Sharks – One of the most popular Animal topics. They fascinate you. They scare you. But, despite our overwhelming interest in them, there are many myths and misconceptions that surround these amazing creatures. It’s time to set the record straight on some of the more prevalent myths.
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Statistically, it is incredibly rare for any species of shark to attack people, but when they do the results can be so horrific as to fuel our imagination of monsters. Sharks strike fear into our hearts, but at the same time, these ancient fish fascinate us at a primordial level. Many more people are bitten by other people than by sharks, still, sharks are hardly cuddly friends. And while the probability of you being attacked by a shark is low, you probably don’t want to meet one of these guys in the ocean.
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This week on Animal Facts, we’re getting in on the Shark Week feeding frenzy. We’re hungry for some shark action. We’re watching and we know you are too. [Dun dun dun dun dun dun]
The Great White Shark, likely the most feared creature on the face of the Planet. He’s literally a cold-blooded killer. But is he just an opportunistic hungry fish, or is there a motive in his killing sprees? Does this most menacing predator of the sea have something in common with the most terrifying of human predators?
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There’s no denying that the Koala is one of the cutest animals on the face of the planet. And, although most people know that koalas live in Australia and eat eucalyptus leaves, there is so much more to know. Here’s the lowdown on the marsupials from Down Under.
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What does it take to be a tree-hugger? A pair of Birkenstocks? A wardrobe comprised of hemp? A barrage of other non-helpful stereotypes? Well, not at Animal Facts. Our favorite tree-huggers wear no clothes at all. Giggity. We’re speaking of course about our arboreal animal friends. What’s that? Arboreal animals are animals that spend most or all of their time in the trees and we’ve put together a list of our favorites. Let’s get started. But before we start, take a moment to like and subscribe for more fun, fauna facts.
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Hamsters are great little creatures to have as pets. They love lots of attention and enjoy interacting with their owners. They are the embodiment of adorableness, fun and extremely active little rodents, especially at night when the sun goes down. As far as pets go, hamsters are pretty beloved. But how much do you really know about these tiny furballs?
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Did you know 4 out of 5 rabbits purchased as Easter presents will not live to see their first birthday? Unfortunately, those that do, generally live in less than optimal conditions or end up in shelters and euthanized. Each year, thousands of people purchase rabbits, as novelty gifts, but more often than not they end up with a living being they are not prepared to accommodate.
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Life’s really is a beach for the Magellanic Penguin. It is a mid-sized black and white banded penguin that foregoes the frigid temps that we typically associate with penguins, for a toastier climate. It calls the coast of South America and the Falkland Islands home, and is closely related to the Galapagos, African and Humboldt penguins.
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Macaroni Penguins have it…and they flaunt it. They are blessed with several flashy features that make them stand out amongst other species of penguins. These features include a bright yellow-orange crest that resembles a pair of bushy eyebrows, red eyes, a thick dark orange beak with a fleshy patch of pink skin on each side and large pink feet. But don’t let their good looks fool you when it comes to defending their territory, Macaroni males are very aggressive and won’t shy away from a fight.
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Not to be confused with the similarly named King or Emporer penguins, which are of a different genus, the Royal Penguin is a crested penguin of the genus Eudyptes that inhabits the sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island and adjacent islands. Very closely related to the macaroni penguin, they have the sulphur-yellow crests of the other crested penguins.
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