Today I learned that shrews have one of the largest brains relative to their body size (>10%) and that the trigeminal nerve in elephants is as thick as the human spinal cord.

Today is a good day.

#AnimalFunFacts

If you haven't heard of quokkas, now you have! They're so cute!! There were quite a few facts about them I wanted to include, but there's only so much space; here's an honorary fact about quokkas: These little inhabitants of Rottnest Island and Bald Island in Western Australia are from the same family as kangaroos and wallabies known as Macropodidae. They move around like their cousins by hopping and bounding with their small feet and short tails. Because they’re marsupials, the mothers also carry baby quokkas, known as joeys, in little pouches!
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Do you dig pointy ears or floppy ears on pups? I can't decide, I'm all about both! 💙 Long-haired chihuahuas take the cake for me - they're just too darn pretty, don't you think? ✨ But hey, whether it's long hair or short hair, I'd totally enjoy decking them out in tiny sweaters and costumes!! How about you, long hair or short hair chihuahuas? Tell me in the comments below!! 🐶💬
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Hey there! Did you know that most social interactions among lizards 🦎 are between breeding individuals? It's pretty fascinating stuff! Territorial behavior is quite common, especially in species that use sit-and-wait hunting 🤺 strategies. Males typically set up and defend territories that attract females with key resources like basking spots ☀️, feeding areas 🐛, and nesting sites 🌳 while also offering protection from predators.

So, what's your favorite lizard 🦎? If you're not a fan of these scaly creatures, I'd love to know why! Personally, I find blue-tongued skinks super cool. And let's not forget about the mighty Komodo Dragons 🐉, they're just incredible!
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Hey there! It's Toucan Tuesday, and we're diving into some cool Raven facts today! Did you know that the Common Raven is quite the acrobat in the sky? 🕊️ They love doing fancy moves like rolls and somersaults while flying. One daring bird even showed off by flying upside down for over half a mile! 🤸‍♂️ And get this, young Ravens are playful little things - they enjoy playing games with sticks, dropping them and then swooping down to catch them midair. How cute is that? 🌟
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Have you ever seen a Toucan without its beak? Look it up- their heads are teeny tiny without them! Anyway, did you know that male and female toucans are colored the same? There's no way to tell the difference at a distance, and this is due to them being extremely social and not prioritizing the aesthetic over the relationship with one another. Also, look up a sleeping toucan- you're welcome 💙
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