petcompilations (42)in #animal • 6 years agoThe phalanges and metacarpal bones of bats are less mineralized than other bones of the wings allowing them to flex as necessary.The phalanges and metacarpal bones of bats are less mineralized than other bones of the wings allowing them to flex as necessary.petcompilations (42)in #animal • 6 years agoThe Sunda flying lemur is not a lemur and does not fly. It's really a Colugo and it glides as it leaps among trees.The Sunda flying lemur is not a lemur and does not fly. It's really a Colugo and it glides as it leaps among trees.petcompilations (42)in #animal • 6 years agoThe axolotl can regenerate its limbs.The axolotl can regenerate its limbs.petcompilations (42)in #animal • 6 years agoMoray eels have a second set of jaws that extends from their throats.Moray eels have a second set of jaws that extends from their throats.petcompilations (42)in #animal • 6 years agoAll clownfish are born male—some turn female to enable mating.All clownfish are born male—some turn female to enable mating.petcompilations (42)in #animal • 6 years agoIn the uk, the british monarch legally owns all unmarked mute swans in open water.In the uk, the british monarch legally owns all unmarked mute swans in open water.petcompilations (42)in #animal • 6 years agoBlue jays mimic hawks' calls to scare away other birds.Blue jays mimic hawks' calls to scare away other birds.petcompilations (42)in #animal • 6 years agoWhitetail deer can sprint at speeds up to 30 miles per hour.Whitetail deer can sprint at speeds up to 30 miles per hour.petcompilations (42)in #animal • 6 years agoRed-eyed tree frog eggs can hatch early if they sense danger.Red-eyed tree frog eggs can hatch early if they sense danger.petcompilations (42)in #animal • 6 years agoAlberta, Canada is the largest rat-free populated area in the world.Alberta, Canada is the largest rat-free populated area in the world.petcompilations (42)in #animal • 6 years agoFlamingos are naturally white—their diet of brine shrimp and algae turns them pink.Flamingos are naturally white—their diet of brine shrimp and algae turns them pink.petcompilations (42)in #animal • 6 years agoDespite their appearance, elephant shrews are more closely related to elephants than shrews.Despite their appearance, elephant shrews are more closely related to elephants than shrews.petcompilations (42)in #animal • 6 years agoAnimal behaviorists have concluded that cats don't meow as a way to communicate with each other. it's a method they use for getting attention from humans.Animal behaviorists have concluded that cats don't meow as a way to communicate with each other. it's a method they…petcompilations (42)in #animal • 6 years agoPrairie dogs say hello by kissing.Prairie dogs say hello by kissing.petcompilations (42)in #animal • 6 years agoSea otters hold hands while they're sleeping so they don't drift apart.Sea otters hold hands while they're sleeping so they don't drift apart.petcompilations (42)in #animal • 6 years agoA grizzly bear's bite is strong enough to crush a bowling ball.A grizzly bear's bite is strong enough to crush a bowling ball.petcompilations (42)in #animal • 6 years agoThere was once a type of crocodile that could gallop.There was once a type of crocodile that could gallop.petcompilations (42)in #animal • 6 years agoBaby elephants suck their trunks for comfort.Baby elephants suck their trunks for comfort.petcompilations (42)in #animal • 6 years agoDragonflies and damselflies form a heart with their tails when they mate.Dragonflies and damselflies form a heart with their tails when they mate.petcompilations (42)in #animal • 6 years agoOnly the males are called peacocks. females are called peahens.Only the males are called peacocks. females are called peahens.
