The majority of human life is able to throw up if their stomach is upset with the exception of the frog. Instead it will eject its entire stomach. Then with its feet it will clean out the stomach removing whatever has upset it. Then it will pack the cleaned out stomach back inside the body to its normal position.

Having one broken bone is painful enough, but many Orangutans have several fractured bones at a time. It is because they tend to fall out of the trees so often. It is believed that about 50% suffer from these fractures.

The eye of the Ostrich is huge compared to the rest of its body and its bigger than its brain. People accuse this bird of burying its head in the sand, but this is not the case. They will lay their head on the ground if they are fearful of something.

Mommy Kangaroo can determine what the sex of her unborn baby will be. Even better she can hold off gestation if she feels the environment will pose a threat to her baby surviving.

One may think that having a 13 foot long neck that there would be plenty of opportunity to have a booming voice. This is not the case with giraffes as scientists believe that they are able to make some sounds but they are too low to detect.

Scientists believe that bats always turn left when they are leaving their caves. It is believed to be because this way they can avoid running into each other. Their sense of hearing comes through echos.

It is believed that the average dairy cow can produce about 200,000 glasses of milk during their lifetime. These animals also have much better hearing compared to humans when it comes to high and low frequency.

Something else that is interesting about penguins is they don’t fly but they have wings to help them swim. Also, Penguins do not live at the North Pole. They are also able to drink sea water.

It is hard to believe that it would take an animal two weeks to digest a meal but that is the case with Sloths. Plus they only pass their urine once a week. They really only sleep about ten hours a day.

The rhino’s horn is made up of the same substance as hair and fingernails. Research has shown that there is mineral deposits of melanin and calcium in the core of the horn. So some may say the horn is made of hair but it is much more complex than that.

These majestic creatures have some amazing facts about them. Not only can they recognize their counterparts voices, they are amazing divers. They have been recorded as being able to dive to depths of 3,280 feet.

The Toucans have the longest bill in the world and scientists believe the length is what is able to keep the birds cool in the hot humid conditions that they live in. They are not great fliers though and they have to watch out for Jaguars and big cats.

This very unique insect has a reputation that if it lands on your head it will bring you good luck. When first born it lives in the water for a year. When they first wake up in the morning they need to warm up in the sun before they start to fly.

There have been some studies done by Scientists regarding communication between dolphins. It is indicating that they each have their own distinct whistle that specifically identifies them. It is believed that if one dolphin wants to meet up with another, that they with mimic that one’s whistle.

While most animals tend to use water for their bathing this is not so for the Chinchillas, as they use dust to get themselves clean. The reason for this is because their hair is so dense when it becomes wet it is way to difficult to get dry. It is believed they have approx. 80 hairs per each hair follicle.

Not only are they the largest animal to roam the earth they are not able to jump. Another amazing fact about this animal is that their tusks never stop growing. They spend about 12 to 18 hours of their day eating.

But, what they do have is four noses. In order to grind their food they have a special organ called radula. It is made up of a thousand mini protrusions. This allows them to grind their food. They also have two sets of tentacles which they can retract.

The fingerprints of a Koala are so close to what humans have that there have been times where they have been confused as human prints at a crime scene. These furry little guys can only survive in the wild in Australia and they only feed on Eucalyptus.

Shrimp are a favourite food staple in many parts of the world and in the US about one billion is consumed every year. These little guys do have a heart but it is found in their heads.

Animals in the wild are known to be protective of their young. Mom can’t always take on this responsibility. With wolves there are others in the pack that will act as babysitters so they are well looked after until then can fend for themselves.

Some may think that having fish for a pet is not very rewarding. However, it is believed that some fish species are able to recognize who their owners are. This is supported with a study that was conducted with Archerfish.

There is no doubt that ducks love water. They also use it as a form of entertainment. Ducks have been seen surfing the tide then riding them over and over again.

It is common for human babies to have things to soothe them like a pacifier. There are animals in the wild that are babies that need comfort too. Baby elephants have been known to suck on their trunk for comfort.

Most animals will approach each other with caution. The prairie dogs however will greet other with a kiss. Not because they are in love but because this is one of their characteristics.

Squirrels are always very busy gathering food and then burying it for safe keeping. The problem is they don’t have great memories so they forget where they have stored them. As a result of these stored seedlings hundreds of trees are seeded every year.

Octopuses don’t just lay idle in the water all day. To keep themselves busy they will gather stones and shiny objects. Then they will take these and arrange them in the sand. It looks like they are natural landscapers.

One may think that these big cats would be able to emit some pretty loud purrs. But, in fact they are not able to purr at all. It is believed that when they want to show their content and affection that they will just close their eyes.

Dolphins are generally playful but it looks like they may also like to get high. They will engage with Puffer fish so they get jabbed by their spikes where the toxins then give the dolphins a high.

Most would wear a hat to keep the rain off, but there are some spiders that wear a water droplet as their actual head protection.

Everyone is aware of the buzzing sounds that bees make. What they may not be aware of is that when a bee bumps into one of their own they make a whooping sound, almost as if they were saying oops!

Experts are now saying that goats and even cows have their own accents. Meaning they will have a different sound depending on the region they live in. Goats will mimic the sound of other goats that they hang out with.

Penguins are very picky as who they choose to be their mate. They don’t have the resources to give engagement rings but they will find a special pebble to give to their partner.

Not too many animals in the wild will adopt babies even when they are within their own species. An exception to this is the squirrel as they will often parent a baby squirrel that has been orphaned.

Dogs are capable of love and not just showing loyalty because a person feeds and plays with them. Studies have showed that they have increased oxytocin levels when they are with their beloved humans.

Birds are often skittish about humans. The raven possesses facial recognition where they can remember a human friend, and they will sometimes become friends with them.

When a dolphin is pregnant with her baby there is a study that suggests that the dolphin sings to the unborn dolphin. It is believed that this is so the baby can identify its Mom when its born.

Bees work hard all day, going from one flower to another. The nectar that they are gathering tends to make them sleepy. They have no problem taking a nap all snuggled up in a flower.

Many dogs miss their owners, and may wonder when they are coming home. It is believed by some that these canines can estimate when the owner will be returning based on the scent of the owner that remains in the house.

Some that are nervous about mice expect to see them scurrying across the floor. But there is a species that may be found in the least expected place, like in a flower. These are the harvest mice.

It is believed that if an Otter comes across a pebble that intrigues them when they are in their youth, that they will keep it for the duration of their life.

Nature often looks after its own. There is a group of Penguins that have made an abandoned minefield home. They are too light to detonate anything but predators may not be so lucky.

Cows don’t just hang out in herds minding their own business. Studies have shown that they will adopt some as their best friends and they are at their happiest when they are with them.

Elephants have some unique characteristics about them. When a baby elephant is born the rest of the elephants will trumpet in celebration of the joyful event.

Some dogs are known to sneeze when they are playing. This concerns their owners. It is thought that they do this as showing the human a sign that they are not going to hurt them.

If you happen to see a pair of sleeping otters holding hands it is not necessarily as sign of affection. Instead it is because they don’t want to drift apart while they are sleeping.

When a cat nudges you with their head they are doing the exact same thing as they would to another cat or animal. So do they figure you are a cat too, or do they consider themselves to be human?

Pigeons are known to be pretty intelligent and useful. Studies have shown that pigeons can do math as well as what monkeys can do.

Zebras are widely recognized by their stripes, but they are not just for looks. Studies have suggested that the stripes have the ability to ward off the horseflies.

It isn’t just humans that like to drink it seems that chimps like to nip on the bottle once in awhile. Except the chimps enjoy their bubbly from fermented palm sap which tends to make them a bit tipsy.

This may not sound so strange but what makes it intriguing is their eyeballs turn blue in the winter so they are able to catch more light during the artic winter months. In the spring months their eyes return to their golden color.

Every species has its own respiratory system and some of these are quite unique. When it comes to painted turtles who need to survive the winter they breathe through their butts. This is so they can survive below the frozen ice surfaces.

Some may not realize that when the wise old owls hang out in groups they are called a Parliament. Quite the cliché if one considers politicians to be wise.