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 What
is the largest living bird?
→ The ostrich is the largest living
bird. It can grow up to 2.7 meters tall and weighs between 70 to 135
kilograms. The ostrich can run at speeds of up to 45 mph. They have excellent
eyesight and powerful legs.
Why do a cat’s eyes glow in the dark?
→ The cat’s eyes are adapted for seeing in the dark. During the day,
the pupils contract. But at night they
open wide letting in every bit of light possible. The backs of their
eyes are coated with polished silvery pigments called “Eumelanin”
and “Phaeomelanin.” They reflect every bit of light
that falls on the eye. That is why cat’s eyes glow in the dark.
Do fish sleep?
→ Most fish do not sleep because they do not have eyelids. But they do rest when the light dims. They rest against rocks,
bracing themselves with their fins. Many fish are active during the night. And they
rest during the day.
Can snakes hear?
→ Snakes have no ears. So they cannot hear sounds. But they can feel
vibrations on the ground.
So when someone approaches them, they can
feel it due to the vibrations of
the feet on the ground.
How did the hippopotamus get its name?
→ The word “hippopotamus” means “river horse.” The animal got this
name because it spends much of its time in
the water and its wide nostrils and ears look like that of a horse.
What is the origin of the dog?
→ All living members of the dog family are descendants of a wolf-like
creature called “Tomarctus”.
This ancient canine, called “the father
of the dogs”, roamed the forests about 15 million
years ago.
Do all peacocks have feathers?
→ Only male peacocks have feathers.
The females don’t have these
beautiful feathers. Peacocks display their feathers and
dance to attract peahens.
How do parrots talk?
→ Parrots do not talk -- they only imitate sounds that human
beings make. They cannot express themselves. They
just enjoy imitating sounds. In fact, parrots do not learn
human speech easily. The words must be repeated slowly and clearly, many times over.
Once it learns a word or
phrase, it will be able to imitate the sounds. |
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