10 Animals Facts everyone should know - Part 5

1. “You are NOT the father!” Socks, the moonwalking Shetland pony from the UK mobile phone advertisement, was caught in a paternity battle in June of 2013. After being put out to stud with three mares, he swam across a loch to mate with a mare on the other side. The mare subsequently gave birth and the paternity of her colt was tested, which revealed that Socks was not the father.

2. Even pigs can’t resist bacon. Although they usually just nibble on each other’s tails and ears, pigs have been known to cannibalize one another. 

3. Pigs were domesticated about 10,000 years ago and today inhabit all continents except Antarctica. 

4. Pigs may have a reputation for being dirty, but they’re actually as clean as dogs and cats. Since they are unable to sweat, they roll in the mud too keep cool. This may have contributed to their filthy reputation.

5. A squealing pig can reach up to 115 decibels. That’s louder than the Concorde Jet, which can reach up to 112 decibels. 

6. Pigs have an uncanny sense of smell. They are able to detect scents 25 feet underground, which can be advantageous when searching for food. 

7. During Woodrow Wilson’s presidency, he and the First Lady kept grazing sheep on the front lawn of the White House in order to keep in neat and trimmed. 

8. Some caribou herds migrate over 600 miles annually. 

9. Bearded dragons perform one of the same gestures as us… they wave their arm! They will stand on three legs, lift the fourth, and wave it in a circular motion to acknowledge other dragons or diffuse aggression between them. 

10. An adult sugar glider can weigh around 4 ounces and live up to 14 years. They can glide almost 150 feet.

Also Read:- 20 Animals Facts everyone should know - Part 6

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