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25 curiosities of animals that will surely amaze you

Many times we have no idea what happens around us, on microscopic levels or in immense spaces, that's why the curiosities of the world seem endless.We wouldn't have to know each one of these aspects if we are not biologists or researchers, that is why it is so surprising to find out some things that happen among animals or certain features that look.Do you dare to find out what animal curiosities we bring you? Don't miss these animal curiosities!

25 animal curiosities that will amaze you

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Insect curiosities?

Although they are very small and many give us quite an impression, the world of insects is absolutely fascinating.They are totally different from us and although this causes us some rejection, it is also one more reason to arouse our curiosity.Did you know that they have a system Respiratory totally different from ours? Read on to discover more animal curiosities as incredible as these little companions of our planet.

1.The music of flies

Domestic flies emit their buzzing in the key of fa .Interesting, right?

2.Is it true that the buckets bite?

We do not like to be the ones who announce bad news, but yes: cockroaches bite.Anyway, it is something that happens very rarely and it is usually when there is an overpopulation of cockroaches and they are desperate for the lack of food.

3.Do you know how insects breathe?

The only thing our respiratory system has in common with that of insects is that we need oxygen to survive.

They neither have lungs nor use their circulatory system to transport oxygen, so how do insects breathe? The respiration of insects is based on a system of gas exchange that blows the body into oxygen, which enters it through external openings or pores called spiracles.To "pump" the air what they use are tracheas, tubes that carry the oxygen they have absorbed into the cells.

4.And how long does a cockroach live?

A cockroach lives, on average, between a few months and two years.

5.How many eyes does a fly have?

In fact, flies have two eyes, but these are made up of thousands of light-sensitive facets.individual level that spend most of the time cleaning, rubbing their legs.These facets that act as tiny eyes are known as ocelos.

6.How are cockroach eggs?

Cockroach females lay eggs externally and carry them glued to the lower part of their abdomen in an ooteca, like a case.

25 curiosities of animals that will surely amaze you

In some species the cockroaches drop this case before they leave the Nymphs-the newborn cockroaches-.

7.The smallest insect...

The smallest winged insect in the world-the parasitic wasp of Tanzania– It is even smaller than the eye of a common fly.Can you imagine?

8.The Olympic record jumping of insects

Fleas can jump the distance equivalent to 100 times the length of your body! Imagine if they had the size of an average human...

9.The plague of Egypt

To get you to the idea of ​​the drama of one of the plagues of Egypt described in the Bible: a swarm of desert lobsters can cover a distance of 740 square kilometers and consume 191 million kilos of plants in a single day!

Curiosities of marine animals?

The ocean and its mysteries seem unassailable, who knows what is hidden in each of its corners? What amazing animal curiosities we didn't know remain hidden under layers and layers of salt water? If you also want to know the curiosities of fish and other marine animals, read on, they are awesome!

10.Shark radar

En impressive as the great white sharks are able to detect a single drop of blood in 25 gallons of water, which is as much as 94.63 liters...

25 curiosities of animals that will surely amaze you

...and discover very small quantities 4.8 km away.

11.Very common animal

Did you know that an electric eel can generate a discharge greater than 600 volts? Enough to throw an adult horse to the ground.Incredible!

12.Dolphins do not chew

This is one of the curiosities of dolphins which are often surprising, although they can have teeth in their mouth, they use them to catch their prey, but not to chew them.Once they have them, they swallow them up.

13.The longest-lived whales

The whales with the greatest life expectancy are the boreal whales, of which it has been studied that there have been individuals who have reached 150-200 years.

Curiosities of mammal animals?

Among the curiosities of animals could not miss those of the mammals, a group to which our species belongs.Among them are such exotic creatures as panda eyes, lions or the giraffes and others that are more familiar to us, such as cats and dogs that make us such a great company.

14.Cats sleep most of their lives

The The curiosities of cats are very many, but the one that catches our attention is that these creatures sleep 70% of their stock.

15.Los Ludehund are the only dogs They have 6 fingers in their paws

They are of Norwegian origin and have very special limbs!

16.The best teeth of the animal kingdom

Beaver teeth never stop growing.

25 curiosities of animals that will surely amaze you

That's why they need to chew trunks and tree branches, in order to keep them at bay and prevent them from growing too much.

17.Longua long...

Amazing that the blue whale's tongue weighs as much as an adult elephant!

18.Insomnia?

Giraffes have a habit of sleeping 20 minutes a day, and in total rarely up to a maximum of 2 hours (never single time) These precious animals never lie down .

25 curiosities of animals that will surely amaze you

And with your tongue you can clean your ears, because they have it so long that it measures half a meter.

19.Great resistance

If there is a resistant animal that is the camel.

25 curiosities of animals that will surely amaze you

This fascinating creature can resist up to 17 days without drinking water, in extreme hot conditions.

20.Ruidoso

The howler monkey, also known as araguato, is the loudest land animal.If you've ever had the incredible experience of listening to them, you'll know that their shouts can be heard at least 4km away.

25 curiosities of animals that will surely amaze you

And not only that, even if it is a single individual, it seems that it was a pack of ten monkeys...So loud howls.

21.The mammals that jump the most

The snow leopards, those beautiful cats, can jump up to 15 meters in a single jump.

25 curiosities of animals that will surely amaze you

What elegance, even if you are resting!

Reptile curiosities?

Again, a group of creatures that do not enjoy the greatest popularity.Among the garden snake of Eden and dragons, we relate the scaly skin of reptiles to danger, when in fact they are also really fascinating creatures that deserve a space between our curiosities of animals .Encourage them to get to know them better!

22.Did you know that chameleons can be as long as your body total?

23.The stunt master snake

The flying snake, which although it is called like that does not fly, gains altitude by pushing hard upwards, managing to plan in the air distances of more than 100 meters.We leave you an incredible video (02:51):

It can also spin in the air.

Curiosities of the birds?

With their beaks, their surprised appearance and songs-in some cases-, the birds have managed to make a dent in our hearts, because their feathers are beautiful and their sound makes our morning happy, when we get up early to go to work, you We present some bird curiosities that might be interesting to you.

24.One penguin

The male emperor penguin can remain standing more than two months in a row, without i important to happen in the cold Antarctic, while the female goes in search of food.

25.Ostriches are the creatures with the largest eyes, in proportion, of the entire animal kingdom.

Did you imagine it?

We invite you to read other articles as surprising as these animal curiosities , following in the animal world, in articles like this with 13 facts about crocodiles.

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