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How Fast Can An Alligator Run – Alligator Speed
Alligators are one of the most impressive creatures in nature. These apex predators have been a part of the world’s…
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Finger monkey full grown: how big is a pygmy marmoset?
An adult finger monkey, or pygmy marmoset, has a 12–16 cm body, a longer tail and weighs 85–140 g. Scientists…
Adaptations
What are the adaptations of an elephant?
Elephants survive with a trunk of about 150,000 muscle bundles, heat-shedding ears, cushioned tiptoe feet, six sets of molars and…
Adaptations
What are the adaptations of a fennec fox?
The 3 key adaptations of a fennec fox, sorted into structural, behavioural and physiological, with a labelled diagram, myths, a…
Life cycle & reproduction
How long is an elephant pregnant for?
Elephants are pregnant for about 18 to 22 months, with a measured average of about 640 days. It is the…
Conservation & population
Why are Siberian tigers endangered?
Poaching is the main reason Siberian (Amur) tigers are endangered, followed by a shortage of prey, roads and disease. About…
Records & rankings
How big is a Kodiak bear? Height and weight of males and females
Male Kodiak bears weigh 272–635 kg (600–1,400 lb) and the biggest reach 680 kg (1,500 lb). Females weigh 136–318 kg.…
Conservation & population
Are Bengal tigers endangered?
Bengal tigers are Endangered (IUCN 2022), not critically endangered. India, Nepal and Bangladesh have all counted more tigers in their…
Comparisons
How strong are gorillas, and how do they compare with humans?
Gorillas are the heaviest apes and far stronger than people, but no scientist has measured a gorilla's lift, pull, punch…
Size & weight
How much does a grizzly bear weigh? Male, female and height
Male grizzlies in the lower 48 US states usually weigh 180–270 kg (400–600 lb) and females 110–160 kg (250–350 lb).…
Comparisons
Pit Bull Bite Force: How Strong Is a Pit Bull’s Bite, Really?
A dog grips a rope toy and leans back, growling happily. Its owner pulls, and the dog pulls harder. It…
Diet & feeding
What do grizzly bears eat?
Grizzly bears are omnivores that eat plants, pine nuts, moths, fish and meat. Their menu changes with the seasons, from…