Unusual Animal Facts #06

An electric eel can produce a shock of 600 volts. That’s enough to knock a horse off its feet.

Chimpanzees use tools more than any other animal, except humans.

Lobsters can regenerate their legs, claws, and antennae if these parts are pulled off by a predator.

A bald eagle’s nest can be 12 ft (3.65 m) deep and 10 ft (3 m) wide.

Parrots live longer than any other type of bird. There are reliable reports of parrots living to 150 years of age.

An African elephant has only four teeth.

Flying fish actually glide on wind currents. They can glide 20 ft (6 m) above the surface of the water.

Sea snakes are the most venomous snakes.

A scallop swims by quickly clapping its shell open and shut. This makes a water jet that pushes the scallop along.

Some captive octopuses have learned to open jars containing food. Many aquariums now give their octopuses puzzles and other games to keep them from getting bored.