Characteristically perched on one leg, the flamingo comes in different shades of red feathers – from pale pink to orange to crimson. But a baby flamingo is born gray – so how does it turn pink?
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Why Do Roosters Crow At The Crack Of Dawn?
Posted by wonderland on August 8th, 2011
The same reason a dog barks when an intruder crosses their territory. Roosters start to crow at daylight – just like other birds, they sleep at night, wake up at daylight. Sparrows chirp, ducks quack, and roosters crow. The rooster is very protective of its flock of hens, and it’s crow is an announcement of [...]
How Can Penguins Live In Antarctica And Not Freeze!
Posted by wonderland on April 7th, 2011
How do penguins (and other warm blooded Antarctic mammals like whales and seals) live in the extremely cold environment of Antarctica and not freeze! Penguins have feathers but their purpose isn’t to keep them warm. It’s the layer of fat right under their sleek skin which keeps them warm – one of their biggest resistance [...]
What Is The Difference Between White And Brown Eggs?
Posted by wonderland on March 10th, 2011
Guess what? There is one huge (and i mean HUGE) difference between these two types of eggs. Brown eggs are brown in color and white eggs are white! Other than that, there is no difference between both kinds of eggs. At least not in terms of nutritional value or taste.
Which Bird Flies Faster Than A Bullet Train?
Posted by wonderland on February 4th, 2011
The average speed of a bullet train is between 150 mph and 187 mph (241 kph and 300 kph). Ever thought of a bird that matches this speed? Which bird wins the speed race when it comes to flying? The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) is the fastest creature alive – flying at least at 124 [...]
