15 top animal facts that aren’t necessarily true – but should be
The @topanimalfacts Twitter account has taken a leaf out of Ronseal’s book, because they only deal in animal facts which are, indeed, top. Not just top, though – also (mostly) fake.
These are a few of our favourites.
1.
Kangaroos can jump up to 15 feet if they step on a Lego
— Top Animal Facts (@topanimalfacts) October 23, 2019
2.
Larger bird species live longer than small ones. A hummingbird's lifespan is 12 minutes. The last of the pterodactyls only died last week.
— Top Animal Facts (@topanimalfacts) August 11, 2020
3.
Whales swallow 7000 spiders in their sleep each year
— Top Animal Facts (@topanimalfacts) November 13, 2019
4.
There are hundreds of unidentified species of rodents because nobody cares.
— Top Animal Facts (@topanimalfacts) December 16, 2020
5.
Nearly three percent of the ice in Antarctic glaciers is penguin urine. Think about that next time you ask for ice in your drink.
— Top Animal Facts (@topanimalfacts) May 22, 2019
6.
Squirrels store nuts in their mouth because the fashion industry refuses to give them pockets.
— Top Animal Facts (@topanimalfacts) March 4, 2021
7.
A mature female spider is capable of producing seven different types of silk, but male spiders usually don't even notice.
— Top Animal Facts (@topanimalfacts) November 18, 2021
8.
Mountain goats call other goats "floor goats".
— Top Animal Facts (@topanimalfacts) September 24, 2021
