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FACTS ON ANIMALS

 

  • The fastest land animal on the planet is the cheetah, which can reach speeds of up to 75 mph (120 kph).
  • The fastest bird is the peregrine falcon, which can reach speeds of up to 242 mph (389 kph) in a dive.
  • The largest animal on Earth is the blue whale, which can grow up to 100 feet long and weigh up to 200 tons.
  • The smallest animal on Earth is the Pygmy shrew, which is only about 1 inch long and weighs about 0.06 ounces.
  • The only mammal that can fly is the bat.
  • The only land animal that lays eggs is the platypus.
  • The longest animal on Earth is the ribbon worm, which can grow up to 300 feet long.
  • The deepest-diving animal on Earth is the sperm whale, which can dive to depths of up to 10,000 feet.
  • The most venomous animal on Earth is the box jellyfish, which has a sting that can kill a human within minutes.
  • The most intelligent animal on Earth is the chimpanzee, which has a brain size that is about 98% the size of a human brain.
  • The animal with the best sense of smell is the bloodhound, which can smell a single drop of blood from up to a mile away.
  • The animal with the best sense of sight is the eagle, which can see its prey from up to 2 miles away.

These are just a few of the many interesting facts about animals. There are so many amazing creatures in the world, and it is always fascinating to learn more about them.

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