+9 Curious facts for children that maybe you did not even know

1. Why do cats purr?

Did you know that when cats purr they do so because they are happy? In addition, they only purr humans.

2. Why do dogs chase their tails?

Did you know that dogs chase their tails for several reasons: curiosity, exercise, anxiety, predatory instinct, or can they have fleas? So you know if your dog does this, here are several reasons.

3. The shell of the turtle

Did you know that turtles also have a lower shell called 'plastron'? The plastron is attached to the shell by means of lateral bony bridges.

4. The tusk of the elephants

The tusks of elephants never stop growing, so huge tusks are a sign that an elephant is old.

5. Bears that make nests in trees

Due to their unique characteristics, Malaysian bears are good climbers. For this reason, they spend much of the day in the trees, where they build nests of branches and leaves. Curious, right? Sure, simple curiosities for children, sure you already knew.

6. The roar of the lion

The roar of an adult lion can be heard up to 8 kilometers (5 miles) away. A roar that instills fear.

7. Why do zebras have stripes?

There are several theories that try to explain the unique stripes of the zebra, and most are related to camouflage. The heat blots the zebra and it is difficult to distinguish it from a distance. Another theory is that running along with a mass of zebras is difficult for the lion to distinguish one in particular. But both statements are not a real advantage for the zebra because the lion does not attack from a distance and is able to focus on only one.

8. The clown fish

That's right, clownfish larvae can swim up to 400 kilometers in search of a new home. In this article you can see how they do it.

9. Butterflies taste with their feet

The butterflies taste with their legs, because it is in them where they have taste receptors. Here read more curiosities about butterflies .

10. Ants have two stomachs

The ants have two stomachs. One is to contain food for your own consumption, while the second is for food that you will share with your companions, other ants. Very generous, do not you think?