Pigs can breathe through their butts Pigs can breathe through their butts. So can mice and rats! Scientists discovered this by researching alternative methods for ventilators traditionally used to pump oxygen to the lungs. Turns out, oxygen gas via the anus into the intestines worked in reoxygenating blood. Source Ventilating the rectum to support respiration …
Did you know… Juvenile male turkeys are jakes. Juvenile female turkeys are jennies. A group of turkeys is called a rafter. Adult male turkeys are toms. Adult female turkeys are hens.
The fleshy, elongated growth that hangs over a turkey’s beak is called a snood. The snood grows and changes color based on the turkey’s mood. When a turkey is excited or trying to impress, the snood becomes engorged with blood, elongating and changing color to bright red. A longer and more brightly colored snood is …