Amazing Animal Facts PDF
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Universidad de Costa Rica
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This document provides fascinating facts about various animals, covering topics like reproduction, anatomy, communication, and survival tactics. Information like seahorse reproduction, octopus anatomy, and social bonds among cows are discussed. It's a great resource for general knowledge about the animal kingdom.
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Amazing Animal Facts Octopus Anatomy 1 Three Hearts Two pump blood to gills, one to body. 2 Blue Blood Uses copper instead of iron for oxygen transport. 3 Unique Circulatory System Adapted for deep-sea survival and flexibility. Seahorse Reproduction 1 Courtship Seahorses...
Amazing Animal Facts Octopus Anatomy 1 Three Hearts Two pump blood to gills, one to body. 2 Blue Blood Uses copper instead of iron for oxygen transport. 3 Unique Circulatory System Adapted for deep-sea survival and flexibility. Seahorse Reproduction 1 Courtship Seahorses engage in elaborate mating dances. 2 Egg Transfer Female deposits eggs into male's brood pouch. 3 Male Pregnancy Male fertilizes and nurtures eggs until hatching. 4 Birth Fully-formed seahorse babies emerge from male's pouch. Cow Friendships Social Bonds Stress Response Herd Dynamics Cows form special friendships Separation from friends Social connections impact with other cows. increases cortisol levels. overall herd well-being. Frog Survival Tactics Freeze Tolerance Hibernation Thawing Process Some frogs can survive being Wood frogs enter suspended Frogs revive in spring, nearly frozen solid. animation during winter. resuming normal activities. Elephant Communication Vocal Calls Elephants use various sounds for short-range communication. Seismic Signals Low-frequency rumbles travel through ground. Foot Detection Elephants sense vibrations from miles away. Unique Animal Abilities Animal Ability Dolphins Use unique whistles as names Butterflies Taste with their feet Bees Never enter deep sleep Penguins Gift stones to potential mates Sharks: Ancient Survivors 400+ Million Years Sharks have existed for over 400 million years. 350 Million Years Trees appeared around 350 million years ago. Evolutionary Success Sharks predate many modern species and ecosystems.