Ducklings Fun Facts:
Even when babies, ducks sleep with one eye open, resting only half of their brain. This behavior helps them stay alert and protect themselves from terrifying predators like snakes or wolves.
Baby ducks produce an oily substance from their preen gland. They spread it all over their body, making their feathers waterproof so they can easily float or fly.
Baby Crocodile Fun Facts:
Baby crocodiles can shed and regrow their sharp and strong teeth at will, but it becomes harder as they grow up.
Just after they hatch from their eggs, the mommy crocodile carries the baby crocodiles in her mouth towards the water for their first swim!
Baby Elephant Fun Facts:
When baby elephants come into this world, they are born with poor eyesight, nearly blind!
Like humans, baby elephants shed their tusks when they are a year old and regrow them after turning two!
Baby Giraffe Fun Facts:
Baby giraffes can run fast and keep pace with the adults just 10 hours after being born!
After turning a month old, the mums leave the baby giraffes with babysitters called ‘calving pools’ and go hunting for food and water!
Monkeys are intriguing creatures that have captivated human interest for centuries. From their playful nature to their remarkable intelligence, there is always something fascinating to learn about these charismatic animals. Among the most endearing and adorable of all monkeys are their babies, commonly known as baby monkeys. These pint-sized primates are not only incredibly cute but also possess unique characteristics that set them apart from their adult counterparts.
This healthy baby monkey developed from an egg containing mitochondrial DNA from one female and nuclear DNA from anotherOregon National Primate Research Center, Oregon Health and Science University.
A rehabilitation and release program for over 500 vervet monkeys.
The Vervet Monkey Foundation (VMF) is a non-profit organization established in 1993. The centre is based in Tzaneen in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. They rehabilitate and provide sanctuary to over 600 primates, orphaned, injured, abused, ex-laboratory or unwanted pets. Thanks to their work, there is much greater understanding of the vervet monkey now, and they are no longer classified as a “nuisance” animal in South Africa. Visit Website.
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