Biology - Page 13 of 15

The Komondor dog breed was originally bred in Hungary & was used to guard the flocks of sheep there.

While we cannot see ultraviolet light, there are some animals that see UV light on a normal basis.

Dolphins can interact with humans on great levels. Many people believe that they can understand every gesture that we make.

Koalas communicate with each other by making a snore like sound which is followed by a belch.

Rabbits can be literally “scared to death” if approached by a predator when they are totally unaware.

Proboscis monkeys have protruding stomachs, which allow them to digest their primary food of unripe fruits.

The irrational fear of flamingos is known as Phoenicopterus. 1 out of 300 people have this phobia.

Did you know that black swans aren't naturally found in Europe? They were only brought to Europe from Australia in the 1800s!

According to Christianity the magpie bird represents the devil because one was sat on Jesus’ cross when he was crucified.

Ladybugs are rarely seen between fall and spring. They actually hibernate in clusters during the cold winter months.

Did you know that all tortoises are turtles, but not all turtles are tortoises?

Did you know that penguins can swim up to around 15 miles per hour?