Random Animal Facts

    230 facts tagged with Animal Facts

    The octopus does not have a blind spot.
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    The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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    Mosquitoes don't just bite you, they also pee on you.
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    Pudu Deer
    Pudu Deer
    The Pudu deer is the world’s smallest deer. They live in bamboo thickets to hide from predators, and can weigh up to 12 kilograms.
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    Parrot parents "name" their children with a signature call.
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    The Reason Dogs Turn in Circles
    The Reason Dogs Turn in Circles
    Dogs turn in circles before lying down because in the wild this turns long grass into a bed.
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    Hippo Blood Sweat
    Hippo Blood Sweat
    Hippos secrete a red-pink fluid, dubbed "blood sweat", which acts as a skin moisturizer, water repellent, sunscreen, and antibiotic.
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    Alligator snapping turtles can live for over 150 years. Scientists know this because some of the turtles had musket balls in their stomachs.
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