A starfish has no brain

A starfish has no brain

Did you know that a starfish has no brain? Starfish (Asteroidea) do not have brains as we know them. Instead, they have a radial nervous system, which means their nerves are distributed in a star-shaped pattern across their body. This nervous system allows them to...
The fastest animal on Earth is the Peregrine falcon

The fastest animal on Earth is the Peregrine falcon

Did you know that the fastest animal on Earth is the Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)? This specifically refers to the speed the animal can reach during a dive. During these spectacular dives, also known as “stoops,” the peregrine falcon can reach...
Snail have more teeth than Sharks

Snail have more teeth than Sharks

Did you know snails have more teeth than sharks? Snails are herbivores (plant eaters) and mainly eat leaves. Sharks are hunters and therefore carnivores. They mainly feed on fish, seals, and the like. Sharks are known to have a lot of teeth to hunt effectively. They...
Cockroach can live for weeks without a head

Cockroach can live for weeks without a head

Did you know that a cockroach can survive for almost 2 weeks without its head? In a cockroach, not all bodily functions are controlled from the brain in the head, as is the case with vertebrates like humans. A cockroach has a kind of nervous system that is distributed...
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