Animal facts
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interesting lizard facts
Lizards are a very large and widespread group of squamate reptiles, with nearly 3,800 species. Lizards first appeared approximately 200 million years ago, evolving alongside the dinosaurs. The tail of some lizards separate from the body when the lizard is grabbed. Lizards are found on every continent in the world except Antarctica. Only ...
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interesting facts about peacocks
According to history peacocks were brought to Egypt more than three thousand years ago by the Phoenicians. Peacocks have an average lifespan of twenty years in the wild. Indian Peacock is the national bird of India.In the wild in India they are a favourite food of leopards and tigers. Technically, ...
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interesting ocelot facts
Its name came from the Mexican Aztec word tlalocelot, which means field tiger. Ocelots do not have teeth appropriate for chewing, so they tear their food to pieces and swallow it whole. (source) The ocelot lives in Mexico and South and Central America. An ocelot weighs 20 to 35 pounds, is ...
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interesting jaguar facts
Jaguars are the largest of South America's big cats. The jaguar’s name means “a beast that kills its prey with a single bound.” Jaguars are excellent swimmers. Jaguars are 5 to 6 feet in length and weigh between 100 to 250 pounds. The average lifespan of a jaguar is 12 to 15 years ...
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interesting pig facts
Pigs were domesticated around 7,000 BC. They were the first animals to ever be used domestically. A pig can run a 7 minute mile. The scream of a frightened pig can measure 115 decibels. A female pig is called a sow, while the male is called boar. The baby of a ...
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interesting lemur facts
The Lemurs eat nuts, fruits and berries that grow on the trees. Lemurs use their sense of smell to communicate with each other. A female lemur carries her newborn in her mouth until the baby is able to cling to the fur on mother's back. Ring-tailed lemurs are one of ...
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interesting tarantula facts
Tarantulas were named after Taranto, a town in Southern Italy. Tarantulas can live in rainforests and desserts. The oldest tarantula lived to be 49 years old.Female tarantulas can live 30 years or longer in the wild. There are around 700 kinds, or species, of Tarantulas. Their worst enemy is the Spider-Wasp. A tarantula doesn't ...
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interesting facts about komodo dragons
Komodo dragons were first recorded by Western scientists in 1910. Komodo dragons are the largest lizards in the world. Komodo dragons are known to live on three islands in Indonesia - the Komodo National Park. Adult males often exceed 2.5 meters (8 feet) in length and weigh ...
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interesting facts about Donkeys
Donkeys originated on the deserts of Africa. Baby donkeys or baby mules are also known as "Foals." Donkeys can live for over 50 years. In the desert environment a donkey is able to hear the call of another donkey 60 miles away. Donkeys range in size from the Miniature Mediterranean (under 91cm) ...
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Interesting Facts About Guinea Pigs
Guinea pigs came from South America, and the Incas domesticated them. Guinea pigs may live as long as seven to nine years. There are about 9 different species of guinea pig. The longest living guinea pig was aged 15 years old and is listed in the Guiness Book of Records . Guinea ...
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Interesting camel facts
Camels were domesticated by humans about 5000 years ago. There are 17 million camels worldwide. In the desert, camels frequently serve as a source of food, clothing, transportation and shelter. A female camel is called a cow, a male camel is called a bull and a baby camel is ...
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Interesting facts about gorillas
Gorillas live in groups off ten to thirty females and their young, with one or more mature males, called silverbacks. Gorillas possess 98% of the same nuclear DNA as humans. Gorilla live in groups, called a “troop,” of an average of 5 to 9 gorilla depending on the species. On ...