Which is the fastest running bird?
Ostrich is the fastest running bird. An ostrich can run upto 70 kilometres per hour. The stride of an ostrich can cover as much as 3–5 metres in a single leap.
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What makes the rhino special?
The rhinoceros is an endangered species. They are killed because of the horn which is believed to have the property of aphrodisiac. The rhino has a small brain, a great sense of smell and hearing, and three big toes.
Catch me if you can: The Mexican free-tailed bat
Though its nativity is a part of its name, the Mexican free-tailed bat – also known as the Brazilian free-tailed bat – has made almost the entire Americas its home. The night-raider enjoys a special status in Austin, from where it receives yet another name: The Austin bat. The binomial name of the mammal is Tadarida brasiliensis. The…
Peregrine falcon: the fastest on Earth
The peregrine falcon, earlier known as the ‘duck hawk’, is the fastest flying bird on the planet. With an average diving speed of 320 km/h during its hunting stoop, the bird becomes the fastest living creature in the world. The peregrine falcon holds the record for the maximum airspeed of 389 km/h. Barring extreme polar regions, high…
Are white rhinoceros really white?
Africa is home to two species of rhinoceros – the hook-lipped or black rhinoceros and square-lipped or white rhinoceros. The white rhino is the largest existing species of rhinoceros and the second largest animal after the elephant. An adult male rhino can weigh as much as 3.6 tonnes. Female rhinos are comparatively less heavier, but can still weigh up to 1.7 tonnes….
What makes polar bears strong swimmers?
Polar bears are clad with thick, waterproof fur and their feet are partly-webbed. It is these features that make them strong swimmers. Their fur and feet help them to swim long distances through the icy waters of the Arctic.