The Amazing World Of Animals
In the animal kingdom, courtship between individuals can be just as elaborate as human courtship, if not more so. While humans show their affection by sending flowers or taking their loved one out on a date, animals have their own unique methods for winning over that special someone.
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Admit it, there’s something weirdly fascinating about the sex lives of animals. We’ve all witnessed a curious kid asking why a dog in the park looks like it’s glued itself to another dog and is trying to shake itself free. Even when we’re older we may stumble upon some strange animal behavior and wonder “what are they doing?” before realizing, red-faced.
In 2013, the quokka, also known as the ‘happiest animal on earth,’ rose to fame for its friendly behavior and irresistible smile, which prompted the popular social media trend #quokkaselfie.
This Australian marsupial has become one of the main tourist attractions of Rottnest Island, where thousands of people visit to snap their photos with one of these adorable creatures.
Recently, however, the quokka has been labelled as a ‘bad parent’ on social media with posts stating that female quokkas throw their babies at predators to protect themselves. But are these allegations true?
Sloths are well-known as one of the slowest mammals on earth. The lethargic creatures subsist on such a low-calorie count coming from plants, insects, and sometimes small lizards, that they do not have the energy to do much more than hang around and sleep in trees all day. And hanging around is what they do best.
Are you considering adding a teacup pig to your living space? While they might look cute and cuddly, they also have many habitat and health requirements that need to be kept in mind. Below is more information about them and whether or not they make good pets.
If you’ve never seen a sloth, you may be missing out on one of the most adorable and curious animals on the planet. These arboreal mammals are known for being lethargic and slow-moving creatures, which makes them an exciting find for animal lovers. If you are interested in learning more about sloths, be sure to read on.
As sloths are so cute and cuddly in appearance, it should be no surprise that they are popular with exotic pet enthusiasts. Two-toed sloths, in particular, tend to make suitable pets for owners who can take on the unique needs of such an animal. These needs will include a special diet and access to a plethora of trees that the sloth can climb on. Further, anyone interested in owning a sloth as a pet needs to understand that these animals can live up to 30 years, making ownership quite the commitment.