Elephants are great swimmers – and luckily – they already have their own snorkel. So technically; elephants can swim underwater for as long as they want to? How Long Can Elephants Swim Underwater? Elephants aren’t known for their swimming skills – mainly because they are huge of course – but also as they live in…
Elephants are incredibly strong with great strength and persistence – so unless they become trapped in some way – they can always get back up if they fall. Can Elephants Get Up If They Fall While Running? Elephants are often seen charging and running around in videos online – and they can run real fast…
It is believed to be a fact that elephants can not jump. They have weak leg muscles and weigh a few tonnes too – not the best combination for jumping! Can Elephants Jump In The Air? Elephants are the largest living land mammal – and they have legs like tree trunks to hold them up.…
Yes, Raccoons climb trees and they are actually very good at it. Their fingers are extremely useful when climbing up and down trees. Over the years, the raccoon has earned a series of wild nicknames from furry bandit to trash panda. It has had a chance to star on the big screen more than once.…
Raccoons are often depicted washing their food by a river before eating – but they aren’t actually washing it. They are just deciding the best way to eat it. Why Do Raccoons Wash Their Food? Raccoons have very sensitive hands (front paws) which are covered with a hard pad. This pad is packed full of…
Raccoons have a great sense of smell – so if your yard smells of something they don’t like – such as cinnamon, peppermint or garlic – they may well steer clear. What Strong Scents Keep Raccoons Away? Whenever you are thinking about using something as a deterrent – you have to think holistically. Yes, you…