Animal trivia

Animal trivia

Chimpanzees Almost human-like creatures that just can’t speak

Chimpanzees are our closest relatives in the animal kingdom, sharing 98.8% of our DNA. They live in communities of betwe...
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Octopus Differences from squid, an intelligent life form with too many features other than its eight legs

Octopus, an invertebrate with eight tentacles. The name octopus is derived from the Greek words octō meaning "eight" and...
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Grizzly bear trivia Don’t wake me up with an excavator!

What does grizzly mean in the first place? The name grizzly bear derives from the grizzled appearance of its fur. grizzl...
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Deep-sea fish What is a deep-sea fish anyway?

Deep-sea fishes have evolved complex survival strategies, including bioluminescent lures to attract prey and potential m...
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Dinosaurs, animals that are actually not extinct at all

Discovery of dinosaurs Dinosaurs have actually only recently been known to mankind. In the early 19th century, what we n...
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Baku’s little story A legendary Asian creature?

Baku's two jobs, forest management and apex predator of the forest Baku are gentle animals with a unique appearance. The...
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Trivia about crocodiles

Crocodiles belong to the family Crocodylidae in the order Crocodyliformes. They are the apex predators of ecosystems in ...
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Secrets of zebras Why can’t they be ridden like horses? Zebras have important meanings

The iconic black and white striped horse, the zebra. They are, of course, one of the best-known herbivores of the Africa...
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Marsupials It’s not just kangaroos. Quokkas and Crash Bandicoots are all members of the group

A subpopulation of mammals known for their pouches and unique breeding habits, marsupials inhabit a diverse range of hab...
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Platypus Rare features on parade. Lactation through skin? Poisonous needle in males?

Platypuses are specialised animals in Eastern Australia and Tasmania with characteristics between mammals and reptiles. ...