QUICK FACTS
more food for thought

 

   
 
Elephants Drink 90 litres of water in 5 minutes.
In early Roman times the year began in March

1896 was the year that the first motorist was fined for speeding
Human skin is waterproof and helps to keep our temperature constant

The dolphin has no sweat glands it loses heat through it's flippers
A baby only has enough blood to fill a 1.5 litre bottle

A new born koala is only the size of a broad bean
During a night's sleep we move around about 40 times, each movement taking about 30 seconds

The roar of a Bengal tiger can carry over 2km at night
Kookaburras defend their territory with an orchestrated chorus of laughter by family members

 



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