What I Learnt Today : 10 Unknown Amazing Facts About Animals - Part XLVII

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(1) There was once a type of crocodile that could gallop.

(2) A grizzly bear’s bite is strong enough to crush a bowling ball.

(3) Guinea pigs are neither pigs nor from Guinea.

(4) Butterflies have two compound eyes consisting of thousands of lenses, yet they can only see the colors red, green and yellow.

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(5) Canis lupus lupus is the scientific name for a grey wolf.

(6) Cows have one large stomach that is divided into four compartments to go through the different stages of digestion.

(7) An octopus has three hearts.

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(8) A dog’s shoulder blades are unattached to the rest of the skeleton to allow greater flexibility for running.

(9) A skunk will not bite and throw its scent at the same time.

(10) A cat can recognizes its master’s voice.

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reference : http://www.thefactsite.com/2010/09/300-random-animal-facts.html

http://list25.com/25-amazing-facts-you-didnt-know-about-animals/

https://www.buzzfeed.com/kasiagalazka/surprising-facts-about-animals

http://www.boredpanda.com/happy-animal-facts/

http://mentalfloss.com/article/86578/50-incredible-animal-facts-youll-want-share

http://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/pets/50-weird-facts-from-the-animal-kingdom/ss-BBr2HCT#image=2