There are over 10,000 species of birds in the world, and each one is unique and interesting in its own way. Did you know that the male ostrich can roar like a lion? Or that the kiwi is the only bird that can’t fly? Learning fun facts about birds can…
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Yes, penguins do have knees! A penguin’s leg is made up of a short knee, knee, tibia, and femur. Penguins have very short legs because the feathers cover their upper leg bones. Let’s first discuss the anatomy of a penguin. It is hard to believe that these large, squat-like bipeds can…
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Ostriches are both the tallest and largest of all bird species. The ostrich is a bulky bird, so flying is impossible. However, its remarkable agility has allowed it to adapt to life on the ground. Ostriches excel at running and can reach speeds of up to 45 miles per hour…
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Emperor penguins are able to stay warm in Antarctica’s cold by huddle. Researchers now model the inner workings of the huddle by looking through fluid dynamics. Francois Blanchette from the University of California Merced is an applied mathematician who says that it took a lot of serendipity for him to…
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Peregrine falcon eating habits revolve mostly around birds but it may also occasionally prey on fish and other small mammals. Therefore, peregrine falcon diet consists almost exclusively of medium-sized birds like small passerines, comprising 77 to 99 percent. However, at times, they may also prey on mammals, fish, insects and…
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The northern individuals undertake longer migrations, traveling all the way from arctic regions of Alaska and Canada to the southern United States. However, the geese inhabiting southern Canada travel shorter distances. They usually fly at anytime of day but the usual flights occur at dusk. Where do Canadian Geese Migrate…
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Canada geese are herbivores. The green monocots make up the bulk of their diet including sedges, grasses and the like. Vancouver Canada geese prefer to eat American yellow-skunk-cabbage and leaves of blueberries. So now let’s discover more in what do Canadian Geese like to eat! Canada Goose Diet – What Do…
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