Monday, October 15, 2007

Amazing Animals Facts To Check Out!


Some snakes have as many as 200 teeth, a lot more than people.

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Ants are among the longest living insects in the world. Although most types of worker ants live from several months to a few years, the queen ant can survive up to 20 years! Compare these life spans with those of a common housefly (about 2 months), a rabbit (about 10 years), and a dog (usually 2-15 years).

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Dolphins swim in circles while they sleep with the eye on the outside of the circle open to keep watch for predators. After a certain amount of time they reverse and swim in the opposite direction with the opposite eye open.

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There are approximately 350 squirts in a gallon of milk

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In ancient Rome auburn-haired puppies were sacrificed to ensure a plentiful corn crop.

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The word "puppy" comes from the French poupee, meaning "doll."


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