Doves and pigeons make up the Columbidae family within the Columbiformes order. There are 310 different species of doves. Doves and pigeons are the most common type of bird in the world. Take a look below for 27 more interesting and bizarre facts about doves. 1. With the exception of the Sahara Desert and Antarctica,…
27 Interesting And Weird Facts About Dolphins
Dolphins are sometimes called “re-entrants,” because they once lived on land and looked and behaved a lot like wolves, but with small hoof like toes on each foot instead of claws. They also have remnants of finger bones in their flippers, and a forearm, wrists, and few remnants of leg bones deep inside their bodies….
23 Bizarre And Weird Facts About Dogfish
Dogfish is the name for a few small sharks of several different families. They’re best known for the spiny dogfish, that belongs to the Squalidae family, and the smooth dogfish, that belongs to the Triakidae family. Take a look below for 23 more bizarre and weird facts about dogfish. 1. Spiny dogfish have two spines,…
30 Interesting And Fun Facts About Dogs
Dogs can be traced back to 40 million years ago to an animal called the Miacis. It used to live in trees and dens before it evolved into the Tomarctus, which is the direct descendant of the genus Canis. The genus Canis included wolves and jackals, as well as dogs. Take a look below for…
30 Bizarre And Interesting Facts About Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs lived on Earth about 230 million years ago. They lived on the planet during a period called the Mesozoic Era. They also lived during the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods as well. Take a look below for 30 more bizarre and interesting facts about dinosaurs. 1. Dinosaurs had large holes in their skulls that…
26 Weird And Awesome Facts About Curlews
Curlews are North America’s biggest shorebird. The Long-billed curlew actually breeds in the grasslands of the Great Plains and the Great Basin. Take a look below to find 26 more weird and awesome facts about curlews. 1. Male and female curlews incubate the eggs. Both are also very aggressive in defending their nests and their…
24 Fun And Interesting Facts About Crows
Crows are some of the most intelligent birds. They have the highest brain to body ratio of any bird and it explains their incredible ability to learn new things. Take a look below for 24 more fun and interesting facts about crows. 1. Crows have a very developed forebrain, which is where most intelligence is…
27 Fun And Exciting Facts About Cranes
Cranes are big birds with a long neck and legs, a streamlined body and long, rounded, wings. Cranes can be found all over the world, except South America and Antarctica. There are 15 different crane species in 4 genera. Take a look below to find 27 more fun and exciting facts about cranes. 1. Cranes…
30 Fun And Weird Facts About Crabs
Crabs and lobsters are considered to be decapods, which means that they have 10 limbs. Some other decapods include crayfish, pawns and shrimp. Crabs have a small abdomen that’s curled underneath their main shell, unlike a lobster, which has a long, segmented abdomen that sticks out at the back of its body. Take a look…
26 Interesting And Bizarre Facts About Coyotes
Coyotes, who are also called prairie wolves or brush wolves, are members of the canine family. Though they resemble a wolf, they’re two completely different species. In fact, there are 19 coyote subspecies. Take a look below for 26 more interesting and bizarre facts about coyotes. 1. Coyotes are characterized by their narrow, pointed snout,…