Interesting Facts about White Lions

White lions are the same as any other lion, but with white fur. They are of the feline species, so they run around on four legs, have short pointed ears and cute little faces. They look like really big cats. Here are some interesting facts about White Lions :

1. White Lions are not albinos, but a genetic rarity unique to one endemic region on the globe: the Timbavati region.

2.The Genetic Marker that makes White Lions unique has not yet been identified by science.

Interesting Facts About Pigs

Pigs include the domestic pig, its ancestor the wild boar, and several other wild relatives. Pigs are omnivores and are highly social and intelligent animals. Here are some interesting facts about Pigs :-

1. The words pig, hog and swine are all generic terms without regard to gender, size or breed. A male pig is called a BOAR. A female pig is called a GILT if she hasn't had Piglets yet and a SOW if she has.

2. Pigs are very intelligent and learn quickly. They pick up tricks faster than dogs. Pigs rank #4 in animal intelligence behind chimpanzees, dolphins and elephants.

Creepy yet fascinating creatures which belong in an Alien World

It’s easy to forget sometimes, but nature is full of wonders. There are more than one million different species of insect on the planet—that we know of—which accounts for over half the world’s living organisms. So, some of them are bound to be pretty strange. So strange, in fact, that you’ll probably want to forget they exist once you find out about them.

Here are ten insects stranger than anything science fiction could ever dream up.

Interesting facts about Ants

Ants are incredible. They can outwit and outplay humans in many ways. Their complex, cooperative societies enable them to survive and thrive in conditions that would challenge the individual. There is much more about these little creatures we should know. So, let us take a look at things which we don't know about ants :

1. Ants are capable of carrying objects 50 times their own body weight. Relative to their size, their muscles are thicker than those of larger animals or even humans. This ratio enables them to produce more force and carry larger objects. We could lift up a Hyundai over our heads if we had muscles in proportions of ants !

10 Natural hacks to keep ants away from your home

How many times it happened that your favorite food get spoiled by ants or you just hate them and want to get rid of them. Ants commonly found indoors include the Argentine ant, the pharaoh ant, the thief or grease ant, the pavement ant and the odorous house ant.

So, here are some useful tips to help you get rid of ants easily :

Pawsome Facts about Dogs Everyone Should Know

Dogs are one of most common yet cutest and lovely pets. Their love for their owner and their loyalty can never be questioned. But there is still much more about dogs.


 
There are hundreds of breeds and every breed has their special characteristics and that makes the dog world much more interesting.Now, Let us take at some interesting facts about dogs that we probably don't know :

Interesting facts about Lions

Lions are carnivorous mammals that come from the family Felidae. They are geographically distributed in mostly sub-Saharan east and southern Africa, but can also be found in many zoos internationally and in India and some parts of Asia . The animals are breathtaking - they have pride and carry a mysterious aura that draw people to them.

The lion has forever been a symbol of strength, power and ferocity. Here are some amazing facts about Lions we all should know :

1. The largest lion was recorded to be nearly 700 pounds and nearly 11 foot long.

2. Tigers are so similar to lions that without their coats, their bodies look so similar only experts can tell them apart.

Interesting Facts About Mandarin Ducks

The Mandarin Duck, or just Mandarin, is a medium-sized perching duck, closely related to the North American Wood Duck. One of the most spectacular of all ducks, the male has a red bill, a large white crescent above the eye and reddish face and whiskers. Here are some interesting facts about these beautiful ducks :-

1. The Mandarin Duck is 41-49 cm long with a 61-75 cm wingspan.

2. The mandarin duck is an Asian symbol for love and fidelity because the pairs tend to stay together year after year unlike most other species of waterfowl.

Interesting facts about Clown Fish

Clownfish are fishes which are native to warmer waters of the Indian and Pacific oceans, including the Great Barrier Reef and the Red Sea. Thirty species of these species are recognized. In the wild they all form symbiotic mutualisms with sea anemones. Here are some interesting facts about Clownfish :-

1. All clownfish are born males. But when a female dies, the most dominant clownfish changes itself into a female!

2. One species of the clownfish, called the percula clownfish, dances when it comes into contact with the anemones for the first time!

3. Clownfish live in small groups among sea anemones. Anemones are flesh-eating animals that look like plants.

Interesting Facts about Pink Dolphins !!!

The Amazon river dolphin, also known as the pink dolphin, is a freshwater dolphin species endemic to the South American river system. This unique pink colouration is only because of Chemical Disposition of Water,Temperature of water & Presence of Capillaries near the surface of skin. Among the various pink dolphin facts, one of the lesser known fact is that it is the largest among the five river dolphin species in the world. Here are some interesting fact about these beautiful dolphins :-

1. Pink dolphins are not the same dolphins that you would see in the ocean; they have special adaptations to their habitat. In fact, river dolphins are only distantly related to sea dolphins.

2. The Pink dolphin, has great eyesight and excellent hearing.

Interesting Facts About Sea Horses !!!

The seahorse is a fish with a different appearance when compared to other fishes. They have a head like that of a horse, a tail like that of a monkey; a pouch to carry eggs like kangaroos and the eyes that to some extent resembles that of a chameleon. Here are some interesting facts about these interesting creatures :-

1. Seahorses have no stomach and no teeth. Food passes through their digestive system very quickly and thus they should eat constantly in order to stay alive.

2. They may not look like a fish but they are true fishes.

Interesting Facts About Rhino !!!

The rhinoceros is an intriguing animal. With its large bearing it looks to be a formidable creature. The rhinoceros can actually move quite quickly considering its size. The rhinoceros can be a very peace loving animal but it can also be equally dangerous when it feels threatened. Here are some interesting facts about Rhinos :-

1. Rhinoceroses get their name from their horns. The word rhinoceros comes from the Greek rhino (nose) and ceros (horn).

2. Rhino horns are made of keratin, like our fingernails and hair.

Amazing Orchids !!!

Some orchid species bear flowers that resemble bees, flies and spiders; hence, they were commonly named Bee Orchids, Fly Orchids or Spider Orchids. These orchids can be found in Europe, Asia and Africa. Most Ophrys orchids are dependent on symbiotic fungi. Here are some of the prettiest and unusual-looking bee and fly orchids.Even Some Orchids look like monkey nad have been named Monkey Orchids.Have a look at Most Amazing Orchids :

Interesting Facts about Owls !!!

Owl is a bird of prey i.e. it hunts other living creatures for the purpose of obtaining food. The most common preys of an owl are small mammals, insects and other birds. Here are some interesting facts about Owls :-

1. Owls cannot chew their prey because they do not have teeth.

2.Most owls hunt at night and in doing so avoid competition with daytime avian hunters such as hawks and eagles.

Interesting Facts about Honey Bees !!!

Honey bees  are a subset of bees in the genus Apis, primarily distinguished by the production and storage of honey and the construction of perennial, colonial nests out of wax. Here are some interesting facts about Honey :-

1. It takes 12 bees their entire lifetime to make one tablespoon of honey.

2. A hive of bees will fly 90,000 miles, the equivalent of three orbits around the earth to collect 1 kg of honey.

3. Only worker bees sting, and only if they feel threatened and they die once they sting !

Interesting Facts About Snakes !!!

From enormous ones like the python, which can swallow animals as large as a deer whole, to snakes that are just a few inches long, snakes can be found in all types of habitats. While some climb trees, others live underground, and still others are found in the waters of lakes and even seas. Here are some interesting facts about Snakes :-

1. Out of about 3,000 species of snakes, only about 375 have venom that is dangerous to humans.

2. Snakes have more than 200 teeth, which they do not use to chew, since they point backwards, but bite and grip their prey securely.

Interesting Facts about Humming Birds !!!

All birds are fascinating creatures, but there are many facts about hummingbirds that make them astonishing to even experienced birders. From physiological facts to lifestyle facts to distribution facts, hummingbirds are some of the most interesting of the nearly 10,000 bird species in the world. So, Here is list of interesting facts about humming Birds :-

1.The bee hummingbird is the SMALLEST SPECIES of all birds and measures only 2.25 inches long and weighs only 1.8 grams on average.

2. Hummingbirds have only 1,000-1,500 feathers, the fewest number of feathers of any bird species in the world.

Interesting Facts About Woodpeckers !!!

With the mention of woodpecker, the first thing that comes to everyone's mind is the long-billed bird that pecks woods rapidly. But, there is more to the pecking ability of this unique bird that separates it from other different types of birds. Here are some interesting facts about Wood Peckers :-

1. There are more than 180 species of woodpeckers worldwide, but none of them are found in Australia, Madagascar or New Zealand.

2. A woodpecker's tongue is up to 4 inches long depending on the species, and it wraps around the skull. Many woodpeckers have barbed tongues that help them extract bugs from trees and holes.