Fun Animal Facts
Does Playing Dead Work On Bears? This Is What You Don’t Know!
Does playing dead work on bears? Only in a defensive grizzly or brown bear attack. Never play dead with a black bear or a bear that stalks you.
Articles by Jake Willhoite
Goats
How To Tell If a Baby Goat is Hungry?
A hungry baby goat has hollow sides, cries and keeps seeking a teat. Newborns need colostrum within hours, then milk every 2 to 3 hours at first.
Fun Animal Facts
Why Are Cheetahs Scared Of Hyenas? Answered!
Why are cheetahs scared of hyenas? Cheetahs are built for speed, not fighting, and an injury can be fatal, so they give up kills to stronger hyenas.
Fun Animal Facts
Why Do Squirrels And Magpies Fight? The Truth!
Squirrels and magpies fight mostly over food and nest sites. Magpies steal food and raid nests, and squirrels chase them. Serious injuries are rare.
Fun Animal Facts
Can Rats Eat Spicy Food?
Can rats eat spicy food? It's best not to. A small taste won't poison a rat, but chili irritates its mouth and gut, and spice won't kill wild rats.
Fun Animal Facts
Which Animals Are Most Emotional And Sensitive?
Which animals are most emotional? Dogs, cats, elephants, dolphins, apes, birds, cows and horses show strong signs of feelings and social bonds.
Cats
Why Is My Cat’s Poop Moldy?
Cat poop gets moldy when it sits in the litter box too long. A white film on fresh poop may be mucus, and rice-like bits can be tapeworms. Ask a vet.
Fun Animal Facts
Why Do Rats Eat Soap? (Kinda Funny Why)
Rats eat soap because many bars contain animal fat or plant oils they treat as food. Soap does not repel rats; sealing gaps and removing food does.
Bugs
Can Scorpions Sting Themselves? This Is The Answer!
Can scorpions sting themselves? A tail can reach the body, but they don't sting themselves on purpose. The fire suicide story is a heat reaction myth.
Fun Animal Facts
Why Do Lions Eat Testicles? (There is a Good Reason)
Lions often start eating at the soft belly and groin of a kill, so a male prey animal's testicles may be eaten early. It isn't a special preference.