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20 Quirky Facts About Animals That Will Make You Laugh

by Alison W December 2, 2024, 3:26 am

20 Quirky Facts About Animals That Will Make You Laugh

Animals are endlessly fascinating, but they’re also hilariously weird. From birds with bizarre habits to mammals with unexpected skills, the animal kingdom never fails to surprise us. Here are 40 quirky and laugh-worthy animal facts that will make you smile—and maybe even chuckle!

#1 Dogs Can “Catch” Yawns

Dogs Can “Catch” Yawns

Just like humans, dogs are prone to contagious yawns, especially when they feel bonded to someone.

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#2 Starfish Have No Brains

Starfish Have No Brains

Despite lacking a brain, starfish can still move, eat, and even regenerate lost arms.

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#3 A Group of Porcupines Is Called a Prickle

A Group of Porcupines Is Called a Prickle

Could there be a more fitting name for a gathering of these spiky creatures?

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#4 Butterflies Taste With Their Feet

Butterflies Taste With Their Feet

A butterfly's taste sensors are located on its feet, helping it determine whether a plant is edible for its caterpillars.

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#5 Pigeons Can Do Math

Pigeons Can Do Math

Pigeons can understand abstract math concepts like addition and subtraction, putting them on par with primates in some cognitive tests.

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#6 Cows Have Best Friends

Cows Have Best Friends

Research shows that cows form close bonds with specific companions, and they even experience stress when separated.

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#7 Octopuses Have Three Hearts and Blue Blood

Octopuses Have Three Hearts and Blue Blood

Two hearts pump blood to the gills, while the third pumps it to the rest of the body. Oh, and their blood is blue due to a copper-based molecule!

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#8 Sloths Can Hold Their Breath Longer Than Dolphins

Sloths Can Hold Their Breath Longer Than Dolphins

A sloth can slow its heart rate to stay underwater for up to 40 minutes, far surpassing dolphins, which can only manage about 10 minutes.

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#9 Parrots Name Their Babies

Parrots Name Their Babies

Parrot parents use specific sounds to "name" their chicks, which the chicks then recognize for life.

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#10 Ants Stretch When They Wake Up

Ants Stretch When They Wake Up

Even tiny ants enjoy a good stretch to start their day.

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#11 Only Need 30 Minutes of Sleep

Only Need 30 Minutes of Sleep

With their heads high in the sky, giraffes are power nappers, snoozing for just a few minutes at a time.

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#12 Kangaroos Can’t Walk Backward

Kangaroos Can’t Walk Backward

Their muscular tails and unique leg structure make walking backward impossible.

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#13 Communicate Through Dance26. Bees Communicate Through Dance

Communicate Through Dance26. Bees Communicate Through Dance

Bees perform a “waggle dance” to tell hive-mates the location of food sources.

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#14 Group of Porcupines Is Called a Prickle

Group of Porcupines Is Called a Prickle

Could there be a more fitting name for a gathering of these spiky creatures?

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#15 Crows Can Recognize Human Faces

Crows Can Recognize Human Faces

Crows remember faces and can even hold grudges against people who’ve wronged them.

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#16 Frogs Can Freeze Without Dying

Frogs Can Freeze Without Dying

Certain frogs, like the wood frog, can survive being frozen solid in winter. Their body fluids act like antifreeze to protect vital organs.

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#17 Elephants Are Afraid of Bees

Elephants Are Afraid of Bees

Despite their size, elephants are terrified of bees and will avoid hives at all costs.

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#18 Sea Otters Hold Hands While Sleeping

Sea Otters Hold Hands While Sleeping

To keep from drifting apart, sea otters hold hands (or paws) when they nap. They also sometimes wrap themselves in kelp for extra security.

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#19 Squirrels Plant Thousands of Trees by Accident

Squirrels Plant Thousands of Trees by Accident

When squirrels bury nuts and forget about them, they inadvertently help forests grow. Environmentalists in disguise!

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#20 Dolphins Have Names for Each Other

Dolphins Have Names for Each Other

Dolphins use unique whistles to identify and call one another—essentially, they have names.

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