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John Pal

Published: July 3, 2016 Updated: July 4, 2016

The strongest sense that a cat has is its hearing. Humans can hear sounds that are as high as 20 kHz

The strongest sense that a cat has is its hearing. Humans can hear sounds that are as high as 20 kHz, and a cat can hear as high as 64 kHz.

John Pal

Published: July 3, 2016 Updated: July 4, 2016

Research has discovered, that if you have a cat as a pet, that it reduces the risk of a heart attack

Research has discovered, that if you have a cat as a pet, that it reduces the risk of a heart attack, or a stroke, by a third.

John Pal

Published: June 29, 2016 Updated: June 30, 2016

The packs do not stay in one place for more than two days. Each day, they may cover more than 18 km

The packs do not stay in one place for more than two days. Each day, they may cover more than 18 km to find another place to camp.

John Pal

Published: June 29, 2016 Updated: June 30, 2016

Majority of shark species are harmless to human beings.

Majority of shark species are harmless to human beings.

John Pal

Published: June 29, 2016 Updated: June 30, 2016

Sharks can spin their eyes at an angle of 360 degrees. This enables them to see in almost all direct

Sharks can spin their eyes at an angle of 360 degrees. This enables them to see in almost all directions.

John Pal

Published: June 29, 2016 Updated: June 30, 2016

Some species such as whale shark can take up to 30 years to start reproducing.

Some species such as whale shark can take up to 30 years to start reproducing.

John Pal

Published: June 29, 2016 Updated: June 30, 2016

Adult tigers tend to live solitary lives but are aware of the movements of other tigers in their sha

Adult tigers tend to live solitary lives but are aware of the movements of other tigers in their shared territories.

John Pal

Published: June 29, 2016 Updated: June 30, 2016

It is clear that the predators to wolves are mostly human beings. However, other wolves also pose a

It is clear that the predators to wolves are mostly human beings. However, other wolves also pose a threat to others, especially if they are from different packs.

John Pal

Published: July 3, 2016 Updated: July 4, 2016

Climate is one of the main things that is considered a danger to these species, as the sea ice begin

Climate is one of the main things that is considered a danger to these species, as the sea ice begins to disappear, the penguin population begins to suffer in a great way.

John Pal

Published: June 29, 2016 Updated: June 30, 2016

In Buddhism the tiger symbolizes anger.

In Buddhism the tiger symbolizes anger.

John Pal

Published: June 29, 2016 Updated: June 30, 2016

Unborn sharks feed on eggs to get important nutrients for their growth and development.

Unborn sharks feed on eggs to get important nutrients for their growth and development.

John Pal

Published: June 29, 2016 Updated: June 30, 2016

Some sharks live in fresh water.

Some sharks live in fresh water.

John Pal

Published: June 29, 2016 Updated: June 30, 2016

When a tiger reaches old age their teeth will begin to fall out. Obviously, this drastically impedes

When a tiger reaches old age their teeth will begin to fall out. Obviously, this drastically impedes their ability to hunt.

John Pal

Published: June 29, 2016 Updated: June 30, 2016

If one removes the coat of a lion and a tiger, they would all remain looking exact that one could ha

If one removes the coat of a lion and a tiger, they would all remain looking exact that one could hardly tell one animal from the other. They are the closest family in the cat family.

John Pal

Published: June 29, 2016 Updated: June 30, 2016

Tigers have extremely strong jaws, although they can only move up and down and not side to side as a

Tigers have extremely strong jaws, although they can only move up and down and not side to side as a human’s can.

John Pal

Published: June 29, 2016 Updated: June 30, 2016

The country with the largest population of wild tigers is Indian (over 200 tigers), whilst Vietnam i

The country with the largest population of wild tigers is Indian (over 200 tigers), whilst Vietnam is thought to have only 20.

John Pal

Published: June 29, 2016 Updated: June 30, 2016

The shedded teeth of sharks usually moves down the ocean floor, gets burried in the sand and changes

The shedded teeth of sharks usually moves down the ocean floor, gets burried in the sand and changes to brown color.

John Pal

Published: June 29, 2016 Updated: June 30, 2016

Hunting is not their favorite activity. As mentioned earlier, they are lazy. This is why they like t

Hunting is not their favorite activity. As mentioned earlier, they are lazy. This is why they like to wait for leopards, cheetahs and hyenas to hunt so that they could scavenge on their delicacies. More than half of the meals that lions take have been scavenged. They hunt during dusk until dawn.

John Pal

Published: June 29, 2016 Updated: June 30, 2016

Male lions are lazy hunters. In fact, it is the females that hunt while the males sit and wait to fe

Male lions are lazy hunters. In fact, it is the females that hunt while the males sit and wait to feed. The male will only help to hunt when there is need to. The females therefore huddle up in groups when hunting especially for bigger and stronger animals.

John Pal

Published: June 29, 2016 Updated: June 30, 2016

Female prides in Asia are mostly formed from lions that are related. They like to keep themselves cl

Female prides in Asia are mostly formed from lions that are related. They like to keep themselves close. Male lions on the other side form prides from scratch. They don’t keep family close and walk looking for other members to form a pride when they get old.