Showing posts with label Intresting Fact. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Intresting Fact. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Interesting Facts

Which is the largest living bird?Ostrich is the largest living bird. It is 2 – 2.5 meters tall and weighs anywhere from 70 to 135 killograms. Ostrich can run at the speed of 40 mph. They have excellent eyesight, powerful legs and large external ear canalsDo fishes ever sleep?Most fishes do not sleep, as they do not have eyelids. But they do rest when the light dims.They rest against rocks, bracing themselves with their fins. Many fishes rest during the day and are active during the night.How did “hippopotamus” get its name?The word “hippopotamus” means “river horse”. The animal got this name because it spends much of its time in the water and its wide nostrils and ears look like that of a horse.What is the origin of the dog?All living members of the dog family are descendants of a wolf-like...