Fish are one of the oldest animal families to live on the planet. They have been here long before the dinosaurs, which is about 500 million years ago, and they’re still thriving. There are over 25,000 known species of fish, with many more that we haven’t yet discovered. Take a look below for 30 more…
24 Interesting And Weird Facts About Finches
Finches are a type of songbird. They’re divided in 4 subfamilies that have more than 40 genera. They can be found all over the world, except in Australia. The majority of finches are found in the Northern hemisphere. Take a look below for 24 more interesting and weird facts about finches. 1. Finches primarily inhabit…
28 Interesting And Fun Facts About Ferrets
The word “ferret” comes from the Latin word “fur”, meaning “little thief.” Which makes sense considering that ferret’s love to steal and hide things. They belong to the weasel, Mustelidae, family. Besides weasels and ferrets, this family of animals also includes otters, minks, badgers, polecats and sables. Take a look below for 28 more interesting…
27 Fun And Bizarre Facts About Falcons
Falcons are birds of prey that belong to the Falco genus. There are about 40 known species of falcons in the world. They can be found on every single continent except Antarctica. Take a look below for 27 more fun and bizarre facts about falcons. 1. Falcons can be found in almost all types of…
26 Fun And Interesting Facts About Emus
Emus, or Dromaius novaehollandiae, belong a group of flightless running birds known as ratites. They’re one of the most primitive of all the modern bird families. Emus are only found in Australia. Take a look below for 26 more fun and interesting facts about emus. 1. Emus are found all over Australia, ranging from the…
27 Interesting And Bizarre Facts About Elk
The elk, also known as wapiti, is one of the largest deer species in the Cervidae family. They’re native to North America and eastern Asia, but they have also adapted quickly to countries where they have been introduced; namely Argentina and New Zealand. Take a look below for 27 more interesting and bizarre facts about…
25 Fun And Weird Facts About Elephant Seals
Elephant seals are the biggest type of seal in the world. It belongs to the family of true earless seals. There are two main types of elephant seal, the northern and southern seal. Their name refers to the hemisphere where each type of seal can be found. Take a look below for 25 more fun…
30 Fun And Interesting Facts About Elephants
Elephants are the largest land animal in the world. In fact, the largest elephant ever recorded was an adult male African elephant that weighed 24,000 pounds and was 13 feet tall, when measured at the shoulder. Take a look below for 30 more fun and interesting facts about elephants. 1. Elephants are one of the…
26 Amazing And Interesting Facts About Elands
Elands are herbivores that live in the grasslands of Africa. They’re distant cousins of antelopes that almost became extinct due to hunting. However, due to their recent protected status, their population numbers have recovered significantly. Take a look below for 26 more amazing and interesting facts about elands. 1. Though they’re mostly peaceful, they exhibit…
24 Fun And Bizarre Facts About Eels
Eels mostly inhabit shallow and muddy waters in the Amazon and Orinoco rivers in South America. One common misconception is that electric eels are true eels, but, other than the name, electric eels are more closely related to catfish and carp than true eels. Take a look below for 24 more fun and bizarre facts…