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Earthworm

Earthworms Don’t Drown and They Can Survive Several Days Submerged in Water

Biological Sciences, Earth Sciences, Pets & Animals, Science /

An earthworm is a terrestrial invertebrate that is part of the phylum Annelida. They are easily found anywhere in the world with soil and water. They are essential for distributing nutrients and organisms and decomposing matter. But did you know that earthworms don’t drown? Earthworms may survive several days submerged in water and cannot drown […]

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Human Sweating

Humans Can Easily Lose 500 grams of Water Through Sweating

Health, Men's Health, Pets, Public Health, Women's Health /

According to Harvard Anthropology Professor Daniel Lieberman, hairless, clawless, and largely weaponless, ancient humans used the unlikely combination of sweatiness and relentlessness to gain the upper hand over their faster, stronger, generally more dangerous animal prey. But how much do humans sweat? Humans are sweating specialists. In one hour, a horse can lose roughly 100

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Octopus_National Wildlife Preservation

Male Octopuses Make Dens Near the Female Octopuses’ Dens and Copulate with Them without Having to Leave Their Space, They are Able to Do So by Extending Their Mating Arm

Biological Sciences, Marine Animals, Pets & Animals, Science /

An octopus is a soft-bodied mollusk with eight limbs. They are classified under the order Octopoda. There are about 300 species grouped within the class Cephalopoda this also includes cuttlefish and squid. Octopuses are quite fascinating creatures, but did you know some of the male species have a peculiar way of copulating with the females?

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Possums

Possums Do Not Play Dead, They Actually Pass Out Due to Fear of Predators

Biological Sciences, Pets & Animals, Science /

Possums are tree-living marsupials that are commonly found in Australia, Indonesia, New Guinea and Sulawesi. While they are commonly mistaken to be oppossums, they are actually of different species. But did you know when possums play dead they actually passout and are not playing? Possums do not play dead but rather pass out from fear

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Hornets

Honeybees Smear Their Hive Entrances with Animal Poop to Ward off Murder Hornets

Animal Products & Services, Food, Food Service, Pets & Animals /

Murder Hornets are a grave threat to honeybees. These hornets can easily destroy a hive in a matter of hours. They would feed on larvae and decapitate bees in its way. But did you know that honeybees utilize animal poop to discourage a murder hornet invasion? To ward off deadly hornets, honeybees spread animal poop

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Jaws

Steven Spielberg Decided to Shoot the Film “Jaws” from the Point of View of the Shark After the Giant Mechanical Shark They Built Kept Malfunctioning

Arts & Entertainment, Celebrities & Entertainment News, Entertainment Industry, Marine Animals /

Jaws is an American thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1975. The film was based on the 1974 novel by Peter Benchley. It was the highest-grossing film of all time until Star Wars came out. But did you know the film was not originally supposed to be shot from the point of

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Cheetah Puppy

Cheetahs are Very Shy and Introverted That They Often Get Anxiety, To Manage this, Zoos Give Cheetahs Cubs Emotional Support Dogs

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Cheetahs may appear intimidating as they stalk their prey over Africa’s grasslands, but they are actually shy, sensitive, and introverted creatures. They are prone to being nervous, which causes them anxiety. But do you know how zoos handle cheetah anxiety in captivity? Cheetahs are quiet, sensitive, and introverted members of the big cat family and

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Humming Bird Brain

The Hummingbird’s Brain is 4.2% of its Body Weight Which is Twice As Much Than That of Humans

Birds, Pets & Animals /

Hummingbirds are commonly found in the Americas and thrive in tropical areas. These birds are not intentionally aggressive, in fact, when they feel threatened, they tend to flee than fight. They are known for their small stature and wing speed. But did you know they had big brains? Hummingbird brains are 4.2% of their total

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Wolves and Ravens are Friends

Ravens and Wolf Cubs Play Together and Get Along Really Well

Birds, Pets & Animals /

Wolves, being predators and carnivores, eat almost any kind of prey in their environment, including ungulates, rabbits, smaller rodents, and even birds. But did you know wolf cubs and ravens get along so well? Ravens and wolf cubs have been seen playing together. The ravens flew over the cubs with sticks, enticing the cubs to

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Crocodile

Crocodiles and Alligators Co-Exist in A Small Part of Southern Florida

Marine Animals, Pets & Animals, Wildlife /

The Florida Everglades The Everglades is known for many reasons, including being the only place where American Alligators and American Crocodiles dwell together. You’ll almost certainly come across these reptiles on your Everglades airboat tour, and you might be wondering what the difference is. Crocodiles and alligators in the Everglades are related and look similar,

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