Sharks, surprisingly, fart and poop. They occasionally drink air at the water’s surface. The air then enters their body and exits through their cloaca. A cloaca is a hole in the body that functions as urine, reproductive and digestive tract. The aperture in sharks is found in the ventral region between the pelvic fins. In sharks, it…
Sand Tiger sharks take in air from the water’s surface and store it, preventing them from drowning when they swim. We’ve all seen tiger sharks in tanks happily hanging out, even though most sharks would drown; this is their secret! When they wish to lose buoyancy, they let the air out in the shape of…
While Down Syndrome is most commonly associated with humans, animals can also be affected by the condition. Also known as Trisomy 21, Down Syndrome occurs when an individual has three copies of chromosome 21 instead of the usual two. This extra chromosome results in a range of physical and intellectual impairments. In animals, the condition…
The widespread urban legend that polar bears let forth piercing shrieks when they defecate is not true. In spite of this, they have exceptionally wide-open jaws, which gives the impression that they are roaring. Animal Name: Polar Bears Animal type: mammals Feeding: ringed and bearded seals, harp, hooded and ribbon seal Scientific name: Ursus maritimus…
When you stop to think about it, many dog breeds are aesthetically unappealing. These dog breeds have crushed-in faces, no hair on their bodies, barrel-bodied, bandy-legged, and pop-eyed or any combination of the foregoing characteristics. When it comes to bigger dogs, their appearance might be an indication of their strength and, thus, their threat. A…
Tusks are extended, continually growing frontal teeth that protrude widely outside the mouth of some mammal species. Tusks are frequently seen in pairs, but they are not always so. They are most typically canine teeth, as seen in warthogs, pigs, and walruses, or extended incisors, as seen in elephants and other large mammals. Although males…
