20+ interesting facts about our little brothers (30 photos)

The animal world is full of interesting things - and you can study it every day, making new discoveries. There are many secrets and curious things in the natural world, and some of them we are yet to discover. Let's look at some fun facts from the animal world!





Sharks are happy to try anything that interests them, even if it is an inedible item.



Sea lion pups communicate with their mothers using special vocalizations so they can identify each other





The average length of a giraffe's tongue is 50 cm. With its help, they can even grab objects or food



Octopuses of the genus Grimpoteuthys have cute fins that look like ears.



The “complaining look” in dogs appeared during interaction with humans. They make that pleading face instinctively



Newborn elephants have poor eyesight, so they recognize their mother by smell, touch and sound.



In 50% of cases, male giraffes can safely mate with each other



Ostriches sometimes eat pebbles to break up their food and make it easier to digest.



Cows and goats have accents. They make different sounds depending on the region in which they live. Goats also tend to "adjust" to a new accent more quickly if they move to a new location.



Hippopotamuses have “pink” sweat. They secrete this substance as protection from the sun.



Minefields on the Falkland Islands, which appeared during the war between Britain and Argentina, have been favored by penguins over the past 35 years. There's a whole nature reserve there



Your dog may have dreams involving you. Researchers have proven that dogs probably dream about ordinary everyday things - walks, food, and their owner.



Giraffes can run at a speed of 60 km/h. Surprising for such a large and tall creature



The oldest living creature was a mollusk that lived 507 years. Scientists found it off the coast of Iceland



Zebra mothers keep their babies close to the center when moving the herd. This way they are safe from predators



Some species of fish can recognize and remember the face of their owner. Mostly these are fish of the squirting species.



Giant pandas are no longer extinct! The panda population has increased by 17% in a decade, downgrading their status from "endangered" to "vulnerable"



Ants can survive a fall even from a great height - for example, from an airplane



Dolphin mothers “sing” to their babies while they are in the womb. Mothers make a special sound, similar to a whistle - it is intended only for the cub, and thus the mother affectionately calls him



Cows can be your best friends. It has been proven that they can have closer friendships with individuals from the herd



Giraffes give birth to their babies while standing



Scorpions glow in ultraviolet light



When a baby elephant is born, the other mothers in the group "blow trumpets" to celebrate the occasion.



When a dog and a person interact, the release of the hormone oxytocin increases and the heart rate decreases at almost the same level. This helps strengthen the bond between you and your dog.



Wasps pinch off pieces of wood, chew the wood, and make their nests from this material



Some sharks are loners. Each has its own character, and some of them prefer to spend time and live alone rather than in a group



Eels specifically migrate from fresh water to salt water to mate. This journey may take months



Giraffes can live without water longer than camels



Leos love to show affection to each other. This is how they form an attachment