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3 days ago · The Iberian or Spanish ibex lives mainly in the southern Pyrenees on the Iberian Peninsula. It was previously found all through the Pyrenees and in the south of France. The Pyrenean ibex is a subspecies of the Iberian species, and it became extinct by the year 2000. The Pyrenean ibex was later cloned in 2009, but the specimen lived for only ten ...
3 days ago · The term armadillo is derived from a Spanish word meaning “little armored one,” which was given by Spanish colonialists and explorers who spotted the unusual creature upon their travels through the Americas. The Aztecs had their own term for this creature: ayotochin, a word meaning turtle-rabbit.
3 days ago · How fast does a peacock fly? A peafowl can fly as fast as ten miles per hour. What is a peacock’s Wingspan? An Indian peacock’s wingspan is between three and ten feet long when displayed. When do peafowls leave the nest?
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5 days ago · The pressure generated in the penguins’ rectums was calculated to be around 4 pounds per square inch or 28.2 kilopascals. That means the powerful poopers can shoot their feces at speeds of up to 5 mph (8 km/h) and up to 53 inches (134 centimeters) away. Fascinating stuff indeed.
3 days ago · Incredible Facts About Vipers. There are over 60 viper species, and all of them have fangs that fold up into the mouth. Vipers have keeled scales that help with camouflage. They do not have heat-sensing pits, but a few seem able to respond to thermal cues. They give birth to their young instead of laying eggs.
3 days ago · The English bulldog is a girthy animal, requiring a diet that offers between 1.5 and two cups of high-quality dog food a day. To manage their intake, separate this total amount into two smaller meals. Still, this amount is simply a guideline – their metabolism, size, age, and amount of activity will play a role in the diet they require.
3 days ago · The average weight of a male English Shepherd is 52.5 pounds, while the average weight of a male Border Collie is just 37.5 pounds. German Shepherd: German Shepherds and English Shepherds are both affectionate and playful. Both breeds are also easy to train and can be territorial. German Shepherds are a larger breed.
