Speed
How fast can a jaguar run?
Nobody has measured a wild jaguar at full speed. The popular 80 km/h figure is unproven. Jaguars are ambush hunters…
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Rivers, lakes & wetlands
Meet the animals of rivers, lakes & wetlands and read what we know about how they live there.
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Speed
How fast can a tiger run?
Tigers sprint at about 49–65 km/h (30–40 mph) in short bursts: faster than any human, about as fast as lions,…
Adaptations
What are the adaptations of a tiger?
Stripes that look green to deer, night vision about six times better than ours, 10 cm claws and strong swimming:…
Conservation & population
Why Are Axolotls Endangered & Why Are Axolotls Important?
Axolotls are a species of aquatic salamander that is native to Lake Xochimilco and surrounding canals in central Mexico. It…
Adaptations
Why do viceroy butterflies copy the monarch butterflies?
Animals and insects have adopted various unique techniques in order to survive in the wild. Some adaptations are like super…
Speed
How Fast can a Hippo Run – Hippo Speed
Hippos are often regarded as one of the most dangerous and unpredictable animals in Africa, yet it is also one…
Size & weight
How big is a moose? Height, weight and antlers next to a human
Early morning in a northern marsh. Something dark lifts its head out of the water, and keeps lifting. By the…
Comparisons
Tiger vs lion: who would win?
Wild tigers and lions never meet, so nobody really knows who would win. On paper the tiger is heavier on…
Comparisons
Tiger vs grizzly bear: who would win?
Tigers and grizzly bears live on different continents, so nobody knows who would win. A big Amur tiger and a…
Strength & bite force
How strong is a tiger?
A tiger can kill and drag prey about five times its own weight, and its canine bite is modelled at…
Diet & feeding
What Do Mystery Snails Eat – Mystery Snails Diet
Mystery snails are freshwater snails that posse both gills and lungs. They are well known for being kept as pets…
Strength & bite force
How strong is a jaguar?
Pound for pound, the jaguar has the strongest bite of the big cats. A 2005 skull model puts its canine…