A Koala sleeps 18 to 22 hours a day

A Koala sleeps 18 to 22 hours a day

Did you know that a Koala sleeps 18 to 22 hours a day? A Koala is only active for 2 to 6 hours a day, and during these hours, they mainly eat and reproduce. The eucalyptus leaves they consume contain very few nutrients and also contain toxins that are difficult to...
Some grasshoppers hear through their hind legs

Some grasshoppers hear through their hind legs

Did you know that some grasshoppers detect sound through their hind legs? In some species of grasshoppers, a hearing organ (also known as tympanal organs) is located on the tibiae of the forelegs. These organs are part of the respiratory system, which consists of a...
A snail can sleep for 3 years without eating

A snail can sleep for 3 years without eating

Did you know that a snail can sleep for up to 3 years in a row without eating? As a survival mechanism, a snail undergoes a kind of hibernation called estivation to protect itself from unfavorable conditions like drought and extreme cold. This helps prevent...
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