Kangaroos have been known to reach a standing vertical leap of 8 meters. Since kangaroos use their tail as a third leg, this could give them an advantage over other animals who only have two legs. They are a type of macropod, which means ‘large foot.’ …
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Turtles are reptiles with a unique bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs. The top part of the shell is called the carapace, while the lower one – plastron. These are joined together on the turtle’s sides by bridges. The two parts are also …
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Octopus are known to be intelligent creatures. Their brains are more closely related to vertebrates than cephalopods, but their close relatives do not compare to the octopus in mental abilities. A new study has found that these aquatic animals can easily recognize human …
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A lice. The louse is a wingless, parasitic insect. Lice feed on human blood and are found worldwide. Lice has been known to humanity since ancient times. Some lice cause no harmful effects but may have a significant social impact because of …
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The Siberian tiger is the largest cat, weighing 730 to 950 pounds. He can reach a length of 11 1/2 feet and a height of 3 1/2 feet at the shoulder. The Siberian tiger comes from the prairie snow mountains and uninhabited forests of …
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The lion is a predator from the feline family, the second-largest cat-like group. The lion is most common in the African continent but also in the state of Gujarat in India. It feeds on various herbivores it hunts. The lion is considered a symbol …
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Bees make honey from flower nectar Honey is the world’s oldest sweetener and has been eaten for over 7,000 years. Sumerians first recorded use of honey was in the 25th century BC, who discovered that crushed bees (and bee larvae) mixed with water would ferment to produce a …
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Toasted flakes of corn. One of the famous breakfasts for the entire family. It is made up of flakes which are toasted very finely that’s why it’s good for health. But do you know the secret behind its production? Do you know how these toasted cornflakes are …
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Cocoa beans are the main ingredient of chocolate. Cocoa beans are the dried and fermented fatty seed from a tree called Theobroma Cacao, which means “Food of the Gods” in Greek. The word cocoa comes from the Olmec (ancient Mexican) term cacahuatl, which is …
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From soil and seawater Did you know that the salt you’re using to cook with is older than the earth itself? That’s right, the first evidence of salt mining was found in southwest Asia around 6500 B.C. Salt, the scientific name “chloride,” is composed of sodium and …
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