Here are some awesome facts you might not have known about the reproductive lives of our feathered and stinger-ed friends – Birds and Bees. Most Male Birds Don’t Have Penises Ninety-seven percent of bird species don’t grow penises. But why? A 2013 study that compared chickens (who don’t have penises) with ducks (whose penises are
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Flamingoes are a type of wading bird in the genus Phoenicopterus, the only genus in the family Phoenicopteridae. There are four flamingo species in the Americas and two species in the Old World. Flamingoes are the most instantly recognizable wading birds in the world. Fast Facts about Flamingoes 1. There are only six species of flamingoes, but
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They are found widely in Africa. These birds are so called because of they have black feathers on the back of their heads which resemble old fashioned office clerks in the 18th century who tucked pens in their wig. 1. They are relatives of hawks, having an eagle-like body and crane-like legs. 2. Their legs
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The hummingbird is one of the smallest bird in the world, measuring 3 – 5 inches. The smallest species of hummingbird measures 5cm. They are known as hummingbirds because of the humming sound created as they beat their wings which flap at high frequencies audible to humans They have rapid wing-flapping rates, typically around 50
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Kangaroos are the largest living marsupials from the family Macropodidae. There are four species commonly referred to as the kangaroo: the red kangaroo, the eastern grey kangaroo, the western grey kangaroo, and the antilopine kangaroo. Fast Facts about Kangaroo 1. The word kangaroo stems from an Aboriginal language (Guugu Yimidhirr). The Aboriginal word gangurru described the Grey
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Pelicans are found on many of the world’s coastlines (including Nigeria) and also along lakes and rivers. They are carnivores, feeding mainly on fish. Many species swim to hunt fish cooperatively. They form a “U” shape and drive fish into shallow water by beating their wings on the surface. Other species dives on the fish and
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Peacock is the popular or familiar name for Peafowls. Whereas, the name Peacock refers to the males of Peafowl. Peahen is the name for the female Peafowl. Let us see some exciting facts about these birds. Not many people know that these birds pass their teenage years. They have an average lifespan of 23 years.
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Seahorse is the name given to 54 species of small marine fishes in the genus Hippocampus. “Hippocampus” comes from the Ancient Greek hippos meaning “horse” and kampos meaning “sea monster”. Fast Facts about Seahorse 1. Found in shallow tropical and temperate waters throughout the world, these upright-swimming relatives of the pipefish can range in size from
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The turkey is a large bird that is closely related to other game birds such as pheasants, chickens and quails. The turkey has become famous across the western world as being a special meal on large family occasions including Christmas and Thanksgiving. Fast Facts about Turkeys 1. When Europeans first encountered turkeys in America, they
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They are the second largest bird in Africa after the Martial Eagle. They are found mostly in East and West Africa. They live for an average of 14 years Crowned eagles have wingspans of 180cm making them one of the largest eagles in Africa. The females are larger than the males. They hunt and feed
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