Fact 1
There are about 20 species of vultures.
Fact 2
They can eat and digest meat that is in any stage of decay. They endure diseases that would kill any other creature. Their bald head discourages bacteria sticking to it. They can eat up to 20% of their body weight in one sitting.
Fact 3
Vultures urinate to feel cool and disinfect their legs to kill germs. They have a good sense of smell and go after wounded and dying animals.
Are extremely heavyweight animals with a round body, short, stocky legs and a large head.
Are gastropods, which literally means ‘belly foot animals’.
Have a stocky but powerful built and can weigh up to about 3,500 lbs to 6,000 lbs when fully grown.
Are large, powerful, living lizards with long flat heads, round snouts, scaly skin, bowed legs and huge muscular tails.
Are large and powerful birds of prey that have been considered a symbol of power and freedom in many cultures since ancient times.
Are the only animals that have a DNA profile that is almost 98% similar to humans.
Are the third largest feline species of cats and are normally orange colored with black spots called ‘rosettes’.
Are medium-sized African antelopes that can leap to a height of 10 feet or 33 feet ahead when running.
Are part of the equidae family that includes donkeys and horses.