1. A GIRAFFE HAS A BLUE TONGUE Aside from all of their other unusual features, they are equipped with blue tongues too. Since their tongues are often out of their mouths to feed, they are exposed to sunlight. The blue colour gives them extra protection!
2. AN OSTRICH CAN RUN MORE THAN 40 MILES IN ONE HOUR They have elasticity in their joints which allows them to run at such high speeds. They also use their tendons to store and give out energy.
3. LIONS SLEEP FOR 15-20 HOURS EVERY DAY They are nocturnal animals and need plenty of rest to help them hunt and get through their days. Here are the 5 best places to see lions in Africa.
5. CAMEROON HAS THE LARGEST FROG IN THE WORLD The aptly named, Goliath Frog is the largest in the world and can be found in the country of Cameroon. They are a foot long!
6. A VULTURE HAS INSANELY STRONG STOMACH ACID For the amount of dead and decaying animals they eat, it might be common knowledge that a vulture’s stomach acid is strong. However, you may not know that it’s so strong that it can combat diseases like cholera and anthrax.
7. WILD DOGS REGURGITATE THEIR FOOD FOR PUPS Their stomachs are so large that they can eat food, travel long distances and then regurgitate it to feed their pups and pack dogs who can’t go out and hunt for food.