Guinea pigs aren’t actually pigs, they’re rodents. They’re also not from Guinea, they’re from the Andes. They were domesticated around 5000 B.C. in South America as a food source. They were also used in religious ceremonies and in traditional medicine. Take a look below for 29 more fascinating and fun facts about guinea pigs. 1….
24 Fascinating And Bizarre Facts About Guinea Fowls
Guinea fowls are medium sized birds that belong to the Numididae family. There are 6 species of guinea fowls that are native to Africa. They inhabit jungles, forests, grasslands, shrublands, savannas and semi-deserts. Take a look below for 24 more fascinating and bizarre facts about guinea fowls. 1. Guinea fowls are very adaptable birds. They’re…
25 Fun And Fascinating Facts About Guanacos
Guanacos are members of the camel family. Their closest relatives are camels, llamas and alpacas. They can be found all over South America, in places such as Argentina, Chile, Peru, Paraguay, Bolivia and Ecuador. Guanacos tend to inhabit savannas, shrublands, grasslands, deserts, forests and rocky areas. Take a look below for 25 more fun and…
24 Interesting And Fun Facts About Grouse Birds
Grouse birds belong to the Pheasant family. There are 18 species of grouse and the majority of them are found in cold regions of the northern hemisphere, such as the Arctic Circle. They tend to inhabit deciduous forests, scrubland, moorland, prairies and tundras. Take a look below for 24 more interesting and fun facts about…
28 Interesting And Weird Facts About Grasshoppers
Grasshoppers are insects that belong to the Orthoptera order and Caelifera suborder. There are 11,000 known species of grasshoppers. They can be found on every continent except Antarctica. Take a look below for 28 more interesting and weird facts about grasshoppers. 1. They prefer dry open habitats with a lot of grass and other low…
28 Interesting And Fun Facts About Gorillas
Gorillas are herbivorous apes that live in the forests of central Sub-Saharan Africa. The Gorilla genus is divided into two species, the eastern gorillas and the western gorilla, with 5 known subspecies. They are the largest living primates. Take a look below for 28 more interesting and fun facts about gorillas. 1. The world “gorilla”…
28 Interesting And Weird Facts About Geese
Geese are part of the Anatidae family of birds. They’re closely related to ducks and swans. There are about 30 different species of geese in the world. Take a look below for 28 more interesting and weird facts about geese. 1. Wild geese live in low marshes, river valleys, estuaries and wet pastures, as well…
25 Interesting And Weird Facts About Goosander Ducks
Goosander ducks are large ducks that live in rivers and lakes in forested areas of Europe, northern and central Asia, and North America. The goosander ducks are also called the common merganser, and they primarily feed on fish. Take a look below for 25 more interesting and weird facts about goosander ducks. 1. Carl Linnaeus…
24 Fun And Weird Facts About Goldfinches
There are 3 known species of goldfinch in the world. The first is the European goldfinch, followed by the widespread American goldfinch and Lawrence’s goldfinch, which can be found in south-west United States. Take a look below for 24 more fun and weird facts about goldfinches. 1. Young goldfinches don’t have the red face that…
27 Interesting And Fun Facts About Gnus
Gnus, better known as wildebeests, come from the bovidae family, like goats and cattle. Around 1.5 million gnus live in different regions of the planet. They’re classified into two species, black wildebeest and blue wildebeest, each with distinct facets of living habits and behavior. Take a look below for 27 more interesting and fun facts…