Koalas are marsupial mammals, which means that their young are born immature and that they develop further in the safety of a pouch, like kangaroos. They can grow to between 60 and 85 centimeters, or 24 and 33 inches, in length. They can weigh about 14 kilograms, or 31 pounds. Take a look below for…
25 Interesting And Fun Facts About Kinkajous
Kinkajous are small mammals that belong to the raccoon family. There are 7 subspecies of kinkajou that can be found in southern Mexico and in Central and South America. They mostly live in tropical rainforests, mountain forests and dry forests. Take a look below for 25 more interesting and fun facts about kinkajous. 1. In…
28 Interesting And Weird Facts About Kangaroos
Kangaroos got their name from an aboriginal language known as Guugu Yimithirr. The actual word was “Gangurru” and the aboriginals used it for describing the grey kangaroo. They’re marsupials, which means that they carry their babies in a pouch. Take a look below for 28 more interesting and weird facts about kangaroos. 1. Kangaroos mostly…
27 Fascinating And Interesting Facts About Jaguars
Jaguars are big cats that primarily inhabit North, Central and South America. They’re easily identifiable by their yellow and orange coats, dark spots and short legs. Their spots are unique to each jaguar and each spot looks like a rose, which is why they’re called “rosettes.” Take a look below for 27 more fascinating and…
27 Interesting And Bizarre Facts About Jackals
Jackals are members of the canine family, just like wolves and dogs. They’re native to southeastern Europe, Asia and Africa. There are three main species of jackals. The first is the golden jackal, the second is the side-striped jackal and the third is the black backed jackal. Take a look below for 27 more interesting…
24 Fun And Interesting Facts About Ibises
Ibises are wading birds that belong to the family of spoonbills and ibises. There are 28 ibis species it the wild, though most of them inhabit that southern hemisphere. They like to live in salt marshes, swamps, tropical mangroves, areas near lakes and rivers, forests and mountain meadows. Take a look below for 24 more…
25 Fun And Interesting Facts About Ibex Goats
Ibex goats are wild goats that live in mountainous regions of Europe, north central Asia and northern Africa. There are 5 mains species of ibex. They’re known for their long, curved horns and cloven hooves. Male ibex goats are also known for having long beards. Ibex goats are related to antelopes, buffalo, bison, cattle, goats…
28 Interesting And Fun Facts About Hyenas
Hyenas are medium dog-like carnivores. While they look somewhat like dogs, they belong to their own unique family, the Hyaenidae. They live in savannas, grasslands, forests, sub-deserts and the mountains of Africa and Asia. Take a look below for 28 more interesting and fun facts about hyenas. 1. Average hyenas live for about 12 years,…
27 Fascinating And Bizarre Facts About Hippos
Hippos, Hippopotamus amphibius, are large semi aquatic mammals that are usually found in rivers and lakes across sub-Saharan Africa. The name “hippopotamus” comes from an Ancient Greek word that roughly translates to “river horse.” The closest relatives to hippos are pigs, whales and dolphins. Take a look below for 27 more fascinating and bizarre facts…
29 Interesting And Bizarre Facts About Hedgehogs
Hedgehogs are small nocturnal mammals with a spiny coat and short legs. They’re able to roll themselves into a ball when faced with dangerous predators. There are 17 species of hedgehogs in 5 genera. They’re found across Europe, Asia, Africa and New Zealand. Take a look below for 29 more interesting and bizarre facts about…