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Discover some interesting facts about other members of the animal kingdom

How long can a snail sleep?

A snail can sleep for three years

How big is an ostrich’s brain?

An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain

Do ant eaters have teeth?

Anteaters don’t have teeth.

What is a rhinoceros’ nose made from?

A rhinoceros’ horn is made of hair.

What do baby elephants do for comfort?

Baby elephants suck their trunks for comfort

Do penquins propose to their mates ?

Gentoo penguins propose to their lifemates with a pebble

Is it possible to hypnotise a frog?

It is possible to hypnotize a frog by placing it on its back and gently stroking its stomach

Why do sea otters hold hands?

Sea otters hold hands while they’re sleeping so they don’t drift apart

How do butterflies taste things?

Butterflies taste with their feet

How many glasses of milk does a cow produce in it’s life?

A cow gives nearly 200,000 glasses of milk in a lifetime

Can cats taste sweet things?

Cats can’t taste sugar. They don’t have sweet taste buds

Why do Orangutans have fractured bones?

Around 50 percent of orangutans have fractured bones, due to falling out of trees on a regular basis

Which way does a bat fly when leaving a cave?

Bats always turn left when leaving a cave

How many kinds of Tigers are there?

Tigers have striped skin as well. Each pattern is as unique as a fingerprint

How many noses does a slug have?

Slugs have four noses