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27 Fun And Interesting Facts About Hares

Hares are small members that belong to the Leporidae family, just like rabbits. There are 32 known species of hare and they’re native to Eurasia, Africa, North America and the Japanese archipelago. Overall, they can be found on every continent except Antarctica. Take a look below for 27 more fun and interesting facts about hares….

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…

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…

25 Interesting And Weird Facts About Giraffes

Giraffes are the tallest living animals in the world. Even newborn giraffes stand at about 6 feet tall, making them taller than most adult humans. Take a look below for 25 more interesting and weird facts about giraffes. 1. Even though they’re tall, they don’t sleep a lot. Most giraffes sleep for about 10 minutes…

30 Interesting And Weird Facts About Gerbils

Gerbils are mammals that come from the rodent family. Other members of the rodent family are rats, mice, guinea pigs and hamsters.The Mongolian gerbil, Meriones unguiculatus, is the most common gerbil in the world. Take a look below for 30 more interesting and weird facts about gerbils. 1.The fat tailed gerbil, Duprasi gerbil, is one…

28 Interesting And Weird Facts About Foxes

Foxes are small, omnivorous mammals that belong to several genera of the Canidae family. Compared to wolves and jackals, foxes are generally smaller than other members of the Canidae family. Take a look below for 28 more interesting and weird facts about foxes. 1. The red fox is the largest fox species. They can grow…

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…

25 Interesting And Bizarre Facts About Echidnas

Echidnas are a primitive mammal that belongs to the Monotremes group of animals; this means that they’re mammals that lay eggs. Genus Echidna has two main species, the short-beaked echidna and the long-beaked echidna. Take a look below for 25 more interesting and bizarre facts about echidnas. 1. Short-beaked echidnas live in Australia and New…

23 Fun And Interesting Facts About Dugongs

Dugongs, who are also known as sea cows, are close relatives to manatees. They both belong to the animal group Sirenia. They’re a marine animal that can be seen mainly around the coastal waters of the Red Sea, East Africa, Australia, Japan and the Philippines. Take a look below for 23 more fun and interesting…

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