Pink Flamingo spreading it's wings

WTF Animal Facts!

Thought you knew everything about the incredible animal kingdom? Think again. Here are some fun facts about our little/large friends that may take you by surprise. Nature, always interesting, always beautiful, always wicked!

1. Birds are immune to the heat of chilli peppers, making them the perfect seed spreaders.

Black Bird resting on a tree branch

 

2. Rats laugh when they're tickled.

Black Rat With White Pot Elephant On White Background

 

3. There are some specially trained pigeons that can tell the difference between the paintings of Pablo Picasso and Claude Monet.

Colourful pigeons

 

4. Kangaroos can't pass wind, they literally can not fart!

A kangaroo in Australia

 

5. Cats don't have sweet taste buds, meaning they can never taste sugar. Damn... I'm so glad I'm not a cat!

A close up of a cats face with green eyes

 

6. Shrimps hearts are located in their heads. Wow.

Pink Shrimp Swimming In Blue Water

 

7. Snails can sleep for up to 3 years. Okay, so in my next life I know what I'm coming back as.

A small snail on hay resting in the sunset

 

8. These gorgeous peacock mantis shrimp can punch at a speed faster than a bullet. So yeah... Don't piss off the shrimps. 

Peacock Mantis Shrimp Under Water

 

9. Only male peacocks are called cocks, females are called PEAHENS!

A close up of a peacocks head and tail

 

10. The Chevrotain looks just like a small deer with crazy fangs... Vamp Deer!

A wild chevrotain 3-2

 

11. Capuchin Monkeys pee on their hands to wash their feet.

Cheeky monkey sticking it's tongue out

 

12. The Grizzly Bear's bite is strong enough to crush a bowling ball.

Grizzly Bear Resting On A Tree

 

13. All clownfish are born MALE, some change sex to enable mating.

Clown Fish Swimming Under The Sea

 

14. Flamingos are naturally white/grey, they turn pink by eating a diet of brine shrimp and algae.

Pink Flamingos

So guys, there you have it... Some fun facts to share with your pals. See you next week you wicked beauts!

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