Unusual And Interesting Facts About Animals: Top 10

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 12:53

10 interesting facts about animals that we never knew existed

The fauna of the globe is diverse and hides a large number of secrets. But modern science does not stand still, therefore new horizons in comprehension of nature are daily opened up for mankind. Scientists managed to find out some of the unusual abilities of our younger brothers. Ten of them are presented in this article.

Content

• 1 These amazing animals

  • 1.1 Crocodiles cry too
  • 1.2 Medusa nutricula (Turritopsis nutricula): the secret of immortality
  • 1.3 Your Majesty the Pink Dolphin (Amazonian, Bowto)
  • 1.4 Ants are awake?
  • 1.5 Sharks never get sick
  • 1.6 Drop fish is the ugliest fish
  • 1.7 Male birds have no "manhood"
  • 1.8 Male seahorses reproduce offspring
  • 1.9 Beavers grow teeth throughout life
  • 1.10 Dolphins sleep with their eyes open

These amazing animals

Animals are man's best friends. They are incredibly loyal. In addition, they are always ready to cheer up and brighten up loneliness. But the animal world is so diverse that we cannot even guess about the existence of some representatives of the fauna or know about the incredible abilities of all known pets. How can our smaller brothers surprise and please us?

Crocodiles cry too

For a long time, scientists have tried to solve the riddle of the crying crocodile. They could not accept the fact that this predator was crying inconsolably out of pity over its prey.

So, in the course of numerous studies, it was found that the kidneys of a reptile do not work well, which should remove excess fluid and salt from the body. Their role is taken over by the sebaceous glands located near the eyes. So, while eating a victim, an excess of salt accumulates in the body of a crocodile, and iron is included in the work. Thus, there can be no question of showing pity and sympathy.

Scientists have found that due to imperfect kidneys in crocodiles, there are special glands near the eyes to remove excess toxins and salts from the body.

Medusa nutricula (Turritopsis nutricula): the secret of immortality

Medusa nutrikula is recognized as the only immortal creature on earth. But how does she manage to reverse the aging process? The fact is that this domed "umbrella" does not die upon reaching reproductive age, like most hydroids, but returns to the larval stage. So, after reproduction, the jellyfish sinks to the bottom, grabs the surface with its tentacles and turns into a polyp, from which a young individual grows over time. This regeneration process can last indefinitely.

At the end of the 20th century, jellyfish was recognized as the only yet known creature that can live forever.

Your Majesty the Pink Dolphin (Amazonian, Bowto)

Pink dolphin - myth or reality? It turns out that this exotic animal can be seen not only on the shelves of children's stores, but also in nature. So, a mammal lives in the Amazon River and Orinoco. In length, an adult can reach three meters and weigh about 200 kg. Distinctive features of the Amazonian dolphins are pale pink skin color and a long nose resembling a beak.

Young dolphins are distinguished by a gray-fawn color and a light belly.

The pink dolphin is a freedom-loving animal that does not reproduce in captivity and cannot be trained. In the conditions of oceanariums, their life expectancy is no more than three years.

Young pink dolphins are born light gray

Personally, I have a very negative attitude towards zoos, aquariums, dolphinariums, circus and other "shows" with the participation of animals. In captivity, these pets look unkempt, tired and sick (this is just my opinion). They must entertain children and their parents by sacrificing their freedom and health. I don't take my child to this kind of "show". It is enough that he will see animals in their natural conditions or in the picture.

Ants are awake?

Ants are known as little hard workers. Until recently, there was a hypothesis in the world of science that these tiny insects do not sleep throughout their lives. This is evidenced by numerous studies and video recordings made in various parts of the world.

But more recently, this hypothesis has been challenged. This happened after the scientists obtained video footage on which the ants were still in a static state (without movement). They just froze while moving and even lowered their heads. Thus, experts suggest that such short-term stops of the ant are sleep. One stop lasts no more than 1 minute, there are about 253 of them per day. That is, the average daily sleep of an ant is 4–5 hours.

An ant can lift a load about 100 times its own weight.

Sharks never get sick

Movement is life. This is the motto that sharks adhere to, which is the main explanation why these marine life never get sick. After all, the shark moves even during sleep.

In addition, the predator has a large amount of antibodies in the body that prevent the development of infectious diseases. The skin of the animal contains anti-coagulants that prevent the development of thrombosis, and it also has antibacterial properties.

The shark has no bones, the skeleton consists of cartilaginous tissue, so the predator is not afraid of diseases of the musculoskeletal system. As for the main tool of the predator - its teeth - they also do not hurt, since they have no roots. Shark teeth grow as quickly as they fall out, grind off.

The source of the shark's health is in its constant movement, the shark even moves in a dream

Drop fish is the ugliest fish

The drop fish is not only the ugliest, but also the saddest fish that lives in the deep waters of Australia. Wide-set eyes and a sad mouth give this fish a sad look. The average length of the animal is 30–60 cm. The body of the fish consists of a jelly-like mass and is devoid of muscles. This inhabitant of the ocean cannot move independently, therefore it always floats with the flow.

The main enemy of the drop fish is man

Male birds have no "manhood"

It is known that the majority of male birds (97%) are deprived of male dignity, therefore mating occurs by combining the cloaca of the male and female. Sex cells enter the female's body through the anus.

Initially, all male birds had a penis, but in the course of development, many abandoned it due to the fact that the reproduction process was controlled by females.

Ducks, geese and swans are among the few birds that have retained a penis

Male seahorses reproduce

Surprisingly, in seahorses, the male is responsible for bearing and giving birth to offspring. So, the male has a leathery pocket on his belly, which is strongly stretched during the mating season. On the day of mating, the female places her ovipositor there and lays up to 600 eggs in several passes. After such a peculiar process of fertilization, the male swims away to bear children.

The offspring appears after 1–2 months through a special opening in the skin pocket. Newborn skates are fully functional and ready for independent living.

The male has a voluminous leathery pocket at the base of the abdomen, in which he carries his offspring

Beavers grow teeth throughout life

Beavers are the lucky owners of strong teeth that have a characteristic yellow color. Throughout its life, the pet has to "cut down" more than one tree and build more than one platinum. Being constantly in business, the incisors of the beaver are quickly cut down, but due to constant and active growth, their constant length and serviceability is always maintained.

the growth rate of beaver incisors reaches 0.8 mm per day

Dolphins sleep with their eyes open

Scientists have shown that dolphins sleep in the right and left hemispheres in turn. While one hemisphere is asleep, the other takes over the function of controlling the body. In this case, one eye, corresponding to the waking hemisphere, remains open. In addition, dolphins run aground during sleep, away from predatory sharks.

The dolphin is considered one of the fastest marine animals - in the water it can reach speeds of up to forty kilometers per hour.

Animals continue to amaze humanity with their achievements and abilities. And it, in turn, tirelessly studies nature and the world around it, digging into new truths and secrets.