Which mammals have no teeth?
- Life Science, Science Fun Facts
- September 21, 2012
We all sweat – it’s part of what makes us mammals. It’s also really important; sweating helps us keep our bodies at the same temperature and gives toxins and other nasty things a way out of our bodies. So why does everyone think that sweating is a bad thing? If you’re like most people, your
READ MOREImagine that you’re an archaeologist who has just discovered the unopened tomb of a pharoah! In amongst the many treasures that were placed in the tomb you find the dried-out, mummified remains of food that was left for the pharoah to eat in the afterlife. And in the middle of that, you find a jar
READ MOREIt’s hard to find an animal better suited to its environment than a camel: almost every feature on a camel’s body is designed to help it survive in the harsh conditions of the desert. There are two kinds of camel: the one-humped dromedary, and the two-humped Bactrian camel. Contrary to what most people believe, the
READ MOREYou know it’s coming. You feel that tickle way in the back of your head. Your nose scrunches up, your eyes squeeze closed, you draw in a deep breath, and then it explodes: AH-CHOO! Sneezing is your body’s way of getting rid of an irritation in your nose, and it’s suprisingly complicated. Sneezing involves muscles
READ MOREWhat do you think is the loudest animal on the planet? Is it a lion roaring? An elephant trumpeting a charge? On land, the loudest animal is the howler monkey. Found in the rainforests of Central and South America, these monkeys howl to let others know that their territory is occupied. These calls can be
READ MOREWhen humans want to figure out what’s going on around them, their first instinct is to look around and see. Sight is the sense most humans rely on to understand the world. But dogs use a different sense – they follow their noses! Dogs have an incredibly powerful sense of smell. Depending on the breed
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