20 UNBELIEVEABLE FACTS ABOUT ANIMAL

20 Unbelievable Facts About Animals :

1. Goldfish have a memory span of about 3 seconds. This means that they can only remember things for a very short period of time.
2. Starfish do not have a heart. Instead, they have a system of tubes that circulate blood throughout their bodies.
3. Dolphins sleep with one eye open. This allows them to keep an eye out for predators while they are sleeping.
4. Alligators cannot move backwards. This is because their legs are positioned in such a way that they can only move forward.
5. Penguins can jump 6 feet into the air. This is impressive considering their short legs!
6. The population of chickens is about equal to the population of humans. There are billions of chickens in the world, and billions of humans.
7. A jellyfish is made up of 95% water. This means that they are mostly made of water!
8. You are more likely to get stung by a bee on a windy day than any other weather. This is because the wind helps to carry the bees' scent to you.
9. There are more plastic flamingoes in America than real ones. This is because plastic flamingoes are popular lawn ornaments.
10. The spotted skunk does a handstand before he sprays you. This is to get a better aim at his target.
11. Some ribbon worms will eat themselves if they cannot find any food. This is a last resort when they are starving.
12. Slugs have 4 noses. These are actually called "tentacles," and they are used to smell, taste, and feel their surroundings.
13. Owls are one of the only birds that can see the color blue. This is because they have special cells in their eyes that can detect blue light.
14. Starfish is one of the few animals that can turn their stomach inside out. This allows them to clean their insides and get rid of parasites.
15. Bats always turn left when exiting a cave. This is because they use echolocation to navigate, and the sound waves travel better in one direction than the other.
16. The praying mantis is the only insect that can turn its head. This allows them to see predators approaching from all directions.
17. In Tokyo, they sell toupees for dogs. This is a popular item for dog owners who want to keep their dogs looking their best.
18. On average, people fear spiders more than they do death. This is a strange fact, but it is true!
19. A snail can sleep for three years. This is because they can go into a state of dormancy called "aestivation" when conditions are not favorable.
20. A giraffe can clean its ears with its 21" tongue. This is a long tongue! It is also very sticky, which helps the giraffe to clean its ears thoroughly.