Penguins slide on their bellies, called “tobogganing,” to move faster across ice without falling. To toboggan, penguins will propel themselves with their wings and feet. Penguins walk super slow, under 1.5 mph / 2.4 km/h, which makes tobogganing more efficient.
Gentoo penguins propose to their mates by presenting them with the smoothest pebble they can find. If the female accepts, she will gift him one back. They will do this back-and-forth for weeks until they have the perfect amount of pretty pebbles to build their nest together. Source Potter, A. (n.d.). The gift to win …
Many Native American tribes associate the cardinal with the spiritual and natural worlds Many Native American tribes associate the cardinal with the spiritual and natural worlds—such as being the daughter of the Sun or that they serve as matchmakers for lovers. Cardinals are believed to be messengers between the spiritual and natural worlds—often connecting us …
The lilac-breasted roller, or kambu in Swahili, is a colorful bird found in Eastern and Southern Africa. It has around eight colors: white, black, green, yellow, reddish-brown, dark blue, turquoise, and lilac. In some African folklore, the Lilac-breasted roller is considered a symbol of peace It is known as Kenya’s national bird because of its …
Hummingbirds can also fly upside down.