Animals

Did you know these interesting facts about animals?

 

• Elephants can smell water up to 3 miles away. They are also one of the three mammals that undergo menopause – the other two being humpback whales and human females.

 

• Kangaroos use their tails for balance, so if you lift a kangaroo’s tail off the ground, it can’t hop.

 

• The female lion does ninety percent of the hunting.

 

• Oysters can change gender depending on which is best for mating.

 

• Giraffes have no vocal cords and their tongues are blue and black. 

 
 







http://list25.com/25-amazing-facts-you-didnt-know-about-animals/
http://www.thefactsite.com/2010/09/300-random-animal-facts.html
  
 





 

Sea Animals

Did you know these Sea Animal Facts?

• Turtles live on every continent except Antarctica. 

• Jellyfish have been around for more than 650 million years which means that they out date both dinosaurs and sharks. 

 

• Male puffer-fish draw crop circles in the sand to attract female puffer-fish.  
• Check out the cool video!
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaPmYYWsixU

• Beluga whales have a large forehead, a sign of their high intelligence. Beluga whales are, in fact, the smartest animals on earth.  

• Dolphins jump out of the water to conserve energy. It’s easier to move through the air than through the water. 

• Shrimp can only swim backwards   

 Come back next week for more facts!

Ocean Part 2

Did you know these interesting ocean facts?

Part 2 

Treasure trove which can be found deep beneath the Mediterranean Sea.

• The deep sea is the largest museum on Earth: There are more artifacts and remnants of history in the ocean than in all of the world’s museums, combined.

• The pressure at the deepest point in the ocean is more than 11,318 tons/sq m, or the equivalent of one person trying to support 50 jumbo jets.

• The highest tides in the world are at the Bay of Fundy, which separates New Brunswick from Nova Scotia. At some times of the year the difference between high and low tide is 16.3 m, taller than a three-story building.

• 90% of all volcanic activity occurs in the ocean. 

• The pacific ocean is home to over 25,000 small islands. 

 

What will the topic be next week? Tune in to find out!

  

http://www.motherearthnews.com/nature-and-environment/fun-surprising-facts-about-the-oceans.aspx  

http://marinebio.org/marinebio/facts/  

 

Travel

 Did you know these interesting facts from around the world?

• Eiffel Tower in Paris, France

• There have only been 349 successful suicides since the tower first opened in 889, according to the Societe de la Tour Eiffel. Some were jumpers, while others were people hanging themselves from the beam, and those who did attempt to jump from the first level don't always die. 
• Costa Brava, Spain
• The moment an earthquake comes, people run for their lives, but not at the Disaster Cafe in Spain. The Cafe serves food in a terribly shaky atmosphere. Many people visit this cafe to experience a simulated 7.8 earthquake. Just take care to maintain your balance during the quake else you may spill your drinks. 
• Take a look for yourself... Would you enjoy the experience or would you pass on the experience?
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OM-l7bN1bU

• Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
• The Glow Worm cave is a popular breathtaking place that attracts visitors across the globe because of its magical tiny creatures that emit shimmering blue light. Visitors enjoy the boat ride under the worms while enjoying the archaeological beauty of the cave. 
• Venice, Italy
•  More occupied by travelers than residents, Venice in Italy is one of the romantic and loveliest cities in the world. The city offers museums, churches, and architectural wonders at every corner with lagoon waters between them.
• Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Finland
• Glass igloo provides an one of a kind opportunity to admire the northern lights and millions of stars of the crystal clear sky in a comfortable room temperature. Built from a special thermal glass the temperature inside the igloo always stays a normal level. It also prevents the glass from not getting white frosted, hence keeping the view clear even when the temperature outside drops to under -30°C. Every igloo is equipped with a toilet and luxury beds. 

 

• Paris, France
• Love locks — a tradition whereby sweethearts inscribe their names or initials on a padlock, attach it to a public structure, and throw away the key, permanently sealing their love — adorn the Pont des Arts, the footbridge that crosses the Seine from the Left Bank to the Louvre, as well as the Pont de l'Archevêché, in the shadow of Notre Dame Cathedral.
• Flathead Lake, Montana

• Flathead Lake is a very large freshwater lake located in the northwestern corner of Montana. The lake is actually a remnant of a massive inland sea — Lake Missoula — which covered much of the region during the last interglacial, some 13,000 years ago. The lake is relatively deep, with a maximum depth of 370 feet, and is known for its crystal clear waters.

 

• Elk, California
• You can go tree camping in Elk, California where you literally sleep in the trees. Tree Camping here offers stunning panoramic views of nature at it’s best – and indeed exceptional views from the comfort of your scenic tree-hanging location. Fans of tree camping suggest to pick the highest branch of your tree for optimum views – and be sure to settle in at sunset for an unbeatable experience. 
  
• "World's Largest Mirror" in Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
• The amazing natural phenomenon is created when small amounts of water flood the plain makes it appear like people are walking on the sky. The salt flats stretch 6,500 miles making them the biggest in the world. They are even larger than Lake Titicaca, the vast stretch of water shared by Bolivia and neighbouring Peru.Salt pans occur in areas which would otherwise be lakes or ponds if the climate did not evaporate the water quicker than the rate of rainfall. The result if the liquid can't drain is massive deposits of minerals.
• Derweze, Turkmenistan
• “Door to Hell” is located in Turkmenistan. For over 40 years a fire has been burning in this hole. The story goes that Soviet Union geologists were in search of new oil fields. When they began drilling they found they were drilling on top of a cavernous pocket of natural gas. The gas coming from the hole made it hard to breathe and scientists soon realized that animals were dying off. Scientists decided to light the crater on fire, hoping all the dangerous gas would burn off in a few weeks’ time. The fire has been burning for over 40 years.