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THE DECK'S ANIMAL SQAUD

Giraffes

Giraffes have seven neck bones, same as humans.
Their tongue can grow up to 45 cm long.
Each giraffe’s spot pattern is completely unique.
Giraffes can run up to 60 km/h for short distances.
Their heart weighs about 11 kg to pump blood against gravity to the brain.
Giraffes sleep less than 30 minutes a day.
Baby giraffes stand within one hour of birth.
Giraffes can clean their ears using their tongue.
Their horn-like structures are called ossicones.
Giraffes can communicate using sounds humans cannot hear.

Elephant

An elephant’s trunk has over 40,000 muscles.
They can smell water from several kilometres away.
Elephant tusks are actually elongated front teeth.
An elephant can drink up to 200 litres of water in a day.
Their trunk can pick up objects as small as a coin.
Elephant skin can be over 2.5 cm thick in some areas.
Elephants have unique ear vein patterns.
Their feet have soft pads that help them walk quietly.
Elephants can stand on tiptoe to reach high branches.
Elephants can swim using their trunk as a snorkel.

Lion

A lion’s roar can be heard up to 8 km away.
Male lions’ manes darken with age and strength.
Lions rest up to 20 hours a day.
A lion’s tongue has backward-facing hooks.
Lions can see six times better than humans at night.
Lions are the only big cats that live in groups.
Lion cubs are born with spots that fade as they grow.
Lions can drink very little water if prey is available.
Their tails end with a hard bone spur.
Lions use facial expressions to communicate.

Penguin

Penguins have solid bones, not hollow ones.
Their feathers are tightly packed and waterproof.
Penguins can drink seawater using special glands.
They use their wings as flippers underwater.
Penguins can dive over 500 metres deep.
Their black-and-white color helps hide from predators.
Penguins can swim faster than many fish.
They slide on their bellies to save energy.
Penguins have excellent underwater vision.
They swallow small stones to aid digestion.

Tiger

No two tigers have the same stripe pattern.
Tiger stripes appear on both fur and skin.
Tigers are excellent swimmers.
Their back legs are longer than the front legs.
A tiger’s roar can paralyze prey with fear.
Tigers can leap over 10 metres in one jump.
Tigers have rough tongues that can scrape meat from bones.
Their shoulder blades are free-floating, helping powerful jumps.

Polar Bear

Polar bears have black skin under white fur.
Their fur is transparent, not white.
Polar bears can smell seals from over 1 km away.
They have wide paws to walk on ice.
Polar bears are strong swimmers.
Their blubber layer can be over 10 cm thick.
Polar bears can overheat easily while running.
They use sea ice as hunting platforms.
Polar bears can swim for days without rest.
Their claws are curved for gripping ice and prey.

Snowy Owl

Snowy owls have thick feathers on their legs and feet.
They hunt during daylight, unlike most owls.
Their white feathers provide perfect snow camouflage.
Snowy owls can turn their heads up to 270 degrees.
They rely more on sharp eyesight than hearing.
Snowy owls can detect prey under thick snow.
Females have more dark spots than males.
Their wings are broad for silent flight.
Snowy owls can fly long distances without resting.
They swallow prey almost whole.

Walrus

Walrus tusks can grow over 1 metre long.
Their tusks are used to pull themselves onto ice.
Walruses have thick blubber for warmth.
Their skin can be over 4 cm thick.
Walruses use whiskers to find food on the sea floor.
They can slow their heartbeat while diving.
Walruses can sleep floating upright in water.
Their bodies can weigh over 1,500 kg.
Walruses can hold their breath for 30 minutes.
They prefer eating clams and shellfish.

Jellyfish

Jellyfish have no brain, heart, or bones.
Their bodies are over 95% water.
Jellyfish use stinging cells to catch prey.
Some jellyfish can glow in the dark.
They move by pulsing their bell-shaped body.
Jellyfish have existed for over 500 million years.
Some species are biologically immortal.
They drift with ocean currents.
Jellyfish can shrink when food is scarce.
Their tentacles can be much longer than their body.

Snowy Owl

Snowy owls have thick feathers on their legs and feet.
They hunt during daylight, unlike most owls.
Their white feathers provide perfect snow camouflage.
Snowy owls can turn their heads up to 270 degrees.
They rely more on sharp eyesight than hearing.
Snowy owls can detect prey under thick snow.
Females have more dark spots than males.
Their wings are broad for silent flight.
Snowy owls can fly long distances without resting.
They swallow prey almost whole.

Octopus

Octopuses have three hearts.
Their blood is blue due to copper-based hemocyanin.
An octopus has no bones, so it can squeeze through tiny gaps.
Each arm has independent nerve control.
They can change color and texture in seconds.
Octopuses move using jet propulsion.
Their suction cups can taste and grip at the same time.
Octopuses are highly intelligent problem solvers.
They can regrow lost arms.
Most octopuses live only 1–2 years.

Seahorse

Seahorses swim upright, unlike most fish.
They use their curled tail to grip plants and coral.
Seahorses have no teeth or stomach.
They eat almost constantly to survive.
Male seahorses carry and give birth to babies.
Their eyes can move independently.
Seahorses are poor swimmers.
Their bodies are covered with bony plates, not scales.
Seahorses rely on camouflage for protection.
Seahorses have no tail fin for swimming.

Whale

Whales are mammals, not fish.
Some whales are the largest animals ever to live.
Whales breathe air through blowholes.
They have a thick blubber layer for warmth.
Whales communicate using complex sounds.
Some whale calls can travel hundreds of kilometres.
Whales must sleep while partly awake.
Their tails move up and down, not side to side.
Whales migrate thousands of kilometres each year.
A whale’s heart can weigh over 180 kg.

Camel

Camel humps store fat, not water.
Camels can lose up to 25% of body weight without dying.
Their thick lips allow them to eat thorny plants.
Camels have three eyelids to protect from sand.
Their nostrils can close during sandstorms.
Camel feet are wide and padded to walk on sand.
Camels can drink 100 litres of water in minutes.
Their body temperature can change to reduce sweating.
Camels have long eyelashes to block sand.
They can survive weeks without food.

Snowy Owl

Snowy owls have thick feathers on their legs and feet.
They hunt during daylight, unlike most owls.
Their white feathers provide perfect snow camouflage.
Snowy owls can turn their heads up to 270 degrees.
They rely more on sharp eyesight than hearing.
Snowy owls can detect prey under thick snow.
Females have more dark spots than males.
Their wings are broad for silent flight.
Snowy owls can fly long distances without resting.
They swallow prey almost whole.

Meerkat

Meerkats belong to the mongoose family.
They stand upright to watch for predators.
Meerkats have dark eye patches to reduce sun glare.
Their claws are strong for digging burrows.
Meerkats live in large family groups.
They can close their ears while digging.
Meerkats share babysitting duties.
Their burrows have multiple entrances.
Meerkats eat insects, eggs, and small animals.
They are immune to some snake venom.

Scorpion

Scorpions glow under ultraviolet light.
They have eight legs and two pincers.
Scorpions can slow their metabolism to survive.
Some scorpions can live a year without food.
Their stinger is used for defense and hunting.
Scorpions sense vibrations through tiny leg hairs.
They give birth to live young, not eggs.
Baby scorpions ride on their mother’s back.
Scorpions are nocturnal hunters.
They have existed on Earth for over 400 million years.

Vulture

Vultures have very strong stomach acid.
Their bald heads help stay clean while feeding.
Vultures can spot food from high altitudes.
They soar using warm air currents.
Some vultures have wingspans over 3 metres.
Vultures rarely kill their own food.
Their eyesight is much sharper than humans.
Vultures help prevent the spread of disease.
They can go days without eating.
Vultures often feed in large groups.

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