Do Cats Really Have Nine Lives?
Cats have a "righting reflex" where they can twist their bodies as they fall, ensuring that they securely land on their feet.
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Cats have a "righting reflex" where they can twist their bodies as they fall, ensuring that they securely land on their feet.
Did you know that the Stegosaurus ate stones called gastroliths to help them digest their food?
Did you know that axolotls don't go through metamorphosis, so they never show signs of aging?
Did you know that the largest T-Rex skeleton ever discovered was named Sue?
The idea that elephants are afraid of mice existed long before it became a popular trope in cartoons.
In 1957 Laika the dog became the first animal to orbit the Earth aboard the Sputnik 2 spacecraft.
Did you know that the bobcat's fifth toe is raised on its front feet, so there is no fifth impression when it walks?
Did you know that different breeds of foxes have different pitched screams? The red fox has the highest pitch.
The wings of a dragonfly are so powerful that they're able to fly at speeds of up to 22 - 34 miles per hour.
Did you know that the Pokémon Heracross is based on an insect called the Japanese Rhinoceros beetle?
Did you know that Germans Shepherds are the third most intelligent dog breed in the world?
Did you know that the oldest sea turtle fossil discovered was around 120 million years old?