Ostriches have a wingspan of up to 6.6 feet despite not being able to fly. Rather than aiding in flight, these appendages assist birds in maintaining their balance while running or defending themselves against predators. They can also function as rudders, allowing the ostriches to change directions while running. Finally, wings aid ostriches in their courtship displays, which include chasing and dancing to assert dominance over other potential mates.

We, human beings, are generally aware of the 5 senses that we all possess. But have you ever thought about sharks? Sharks have a sixth sense too. The sharks' sixth sense helps them hone in ok prey during the final phase of an attack. On shark's snouts, the ampullae of Lorenzini is found that can sense the electric field emitted by the other animals in the water.

We often get fascinated by the horn of rhinos. But have you ever thought that of what stuff these horns are made up of? Actually, the horn of Rhino is made up of the same protein as our fingernails, i.e., Keratin. And the horn of rhinos grows with the time and continue to grow for the whole of their life. The horn of a white horned rhino grows about 7 cm in a year, and there is a record of 150cm longhorn of a rhino. Isn't this interesting?

Male seahorses are the ones who become pregnant and give birth to their progeny. A male seahorse may give birth to anywhere from one to two thousand fry at a time. A single pregnancy lasts roughly two to four weeks. When the fry are ready to be born, the male seahorse contracts his muscles in order to eject the progeny from its pouch.

Napoleon Bonaparte, the great conqueror, was once assaulted by...bunnies. The emperor had asked for a rabbit hunt for himself and his troops. His chief of staff organized it and had soldiers collect up 3,000 bunnies for the occasion. The hunt was set to begin after the rabbits were freed from their cages. That was the plan, at least! The rabbits, on the other hand, raced toward Bonaparte and his soldiers in a vicious and relentless onslaught. And we were told that Waterloo was the greatest defeat of the conqueror...

Like humans and other mammals, Chickens go through a REM (rapid eye movement) phase of sleep, which is associated with dreaming. However, they have another sleep phase that humans do not, known as USWS, in which one half of the brain sleeps while the other half is awake. Chickens can sleep with one eye open, an evolutionary adaptation that allows them to watch for predators as they sleep.

Colored honey can be produced by bees. A biogas plant in France manages waste from a Mars chocolate factory, where M&Ms are manufactured. Beekeepers in the area noticed that their bees were producing honey with "unnatural shades of green and blue." According to a British Beekeepers' Association spokesperson, the coloured honey was caused by bees eating the sugary M&M waste.

A female peacock's crest contains special sensors that allow her to detect vibrations from a distant mate. According to The Atlantic, the feathers are "tuned to vibrate at the same frequencies as a displaying peacock rattles his tail," according to The Atlantic. When a male peacock fans his tail, he shakes it 26 times per second, creating a pressure wave that rattles the female's head in a bid for attention.

Dogs' ears, in addition to being able to move in a variety of ways, can hear considerably higher frequency noises than human ears. In fact, dogs can hear noises that are twice as far away as we can—and it looks that tiny dogs are even better at it. This is due to the fact that the smaller a mammal's head is, the more frequencies it can take up and compare in each ear. That is how they (and us) determine the source of noises.

Bandhavgarh National Park, also known as the 'Land of the Tigers,' has the highest density of Royal Bengal tigers in the world, as well as some of the most exotic wildlife that is difficult to see in other parts of India. There's a saying in the park that goes, "In any other park, you're lucky if you see a tiger; in Bandhavgarh, you're unlucky if you don't see (at least) one."

Cheetahs, unlike most other large cats, hunt throughout the day. They scale a termite mound or a tiny hill, using their keen vision to identify prey, and then they're off to the races. The cheetah utilizes its fast speed to chase down its victim, knocking it to the ground and grabbing it onto its throat. Cheetahs have characteristic black tear-mark lines that go from the corners of their eyes down to the corners of their lips. These scars reflect the light, allowing the cats to hunt during the day. According to the Cheetah Conservation Fund, without the glare of the sun, they can focus on their prey.

These creatures, renowned for their peaceful lifestyle, like going for a swim. Even though a sloth travels 2 meters per minute on land, it can travel 5 times quicker in the water! Because of their sluggish metabolic rate, animals can go for extended periods without breathing.

Although it is not true that all Tigers are nocturnal, they do prefer to conduct the majority of their hunting activities at night. The reason for this is that Tigers prefer to avoid human conflict during the day and patrol their territory at night.

We are well aware of the teeth of the sharks. Sharks have several rows of teeth & have the capability of losing and replacing the teeth so many times in their lifetime. Sharks, as predators play an important role in the health of marine ecosystems- by eating the fishes, sharks maintain the food chain.

Cheetahs are carnivores that eat tiny animals that they can readily hunt and kill. According to the San Diego Zoo, this contains smaller antelopes such as Thomson's gazelles and springboks, as well as rabbits, porcupines, and ground-dwelling birds. They consume the meat rapidly before more aggressive predators such as leopards, lions, baboons, jackals, and hyenas arrive and compel them to give it up. Vultures can even chase them away. Cheetahs are swift, but they aren't powerful or aggressive enough to pull their prey a long-distance or protect it from these ferocious competitors. Cheetahs only require water every three to four days.

Elephants, the largest land animals, consists of around 150,000 units of muscle units in their trunk. Trunks of the elephants are considered the most sensitive organ found in any mammal. Asian elephants have been found to pick up a peanut, shell it, blow the shell out and eat the nut. Moreover, Elephants use their trunks to suck the water, and a trunk can contain up to 8 liters of water. Isn't this amazing?

DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid of a species plays an important role in its identity. And in the case of polar bears, scientists have discovered a new innovative technique to find out the DNA of polar bears. They can get to know about the DNA of a polar bear by its footprint on the snow. Isn't this interesting?

Yes, cockroaches are quite fast. Have you ever tried to catch a roach? If not, try it out to see how fast they are. They can move quickly up walls, across slick surfaces, and so on.

Earthworms each has both male and female sex organs, yet they are incapable of self-fertilization. Earthworms spend most of their life underground, where they build intricate burrow networks. They contribute significantly to soil fertility and so play a vital role in gardens and farmland.

Greyhound dogs and cheetahs have bus lines named after them, but house cats are just as fast: the typical running feline can reach speeds of up to 30 mph. In a school zone, that's enough to obtain a ticket.

Have you ever thought about how Rhinos communicate? They communicate through honks, sneezes, and poo. During confrontations, Rhinos snort when they are angry, sneezes when there is an alarming sign, screams when scared, and wink when relaxed. It has also been found that rhinos communicate through their urine and poo. The rhinos can smell the urine and poo, and this is the way they recognize each other. This is funny, right?

They don't have to be slaughtered just to get their feathers. Fortunately, peacocks shed their train every year after mating season, allowing the feathers to be collected and sold without harming the birds. A peacock's average lifespan in the wild is about 20 years. Their beautiful feathers are used for decoration as well as handicrafts.

There is a peafowl that is completely white. Captive peafowl frequently defies the iridescent trend for all white feathers, thanks to selective breeding. This is known as leucism, and it is caused by a genetic mutation that causes pigmentation loss. These peafowls are frequently mistaken for albino, but animals with leucism retain their normal eye color rather than having red eyes.

Only the males are referred to as "peacocks." "Peafowl" is the collective term for these birds. The males are known as "peacocks," while the females are known as "peahens." The babies are known as "peachicks," but peacocks are more commonly known for their beautiful feathers and vibrant colors.

Polar bears are heavyweight, and in them, male polar bears weigh more than female polar bears. Male polar bears are twice the size of female polar bears and can weigh up to 800kg. In addition to this, male polar bears can measure up to 3 meters long and are the largest land carnivore globally.