Belgium

Pigeon

They can find their way back to their nests from up to 1300 miles away.

Cicada

Cicadas have one of the longest insect lifespans

Locust

Each locust can eat its weight in plants each day.

Fire salamander

Its name comes from the fact that people once believed it was born in fire

Fallow deer

The fallow deer has more variation in its coat colors than most other deer.

Horsefly

Horseflies have been seen performing Immelmann turns, much like fighter jets.

Camel Cricket

The camel crickets that are found in the USA are light brown in color. They also have dark streaks all over their body.

Skink Lizard

Some skinks lay eggs in some habitats while giving birth to skinklets in other habitats.

Common Raven

A group of ravens is called an unkindness or a conspiracy.

Belgian Shepherd

The sheepdog is also known as the Groenendael. All four Belgian varieties have nicknames for Belgian villages.

Thrush

The American robin is called the robin because its red breast reminded European settlers of the robin back in the old country.

Huntsman Spider

Some huntsman spiders have an interesting way of moving around. Some cartwheel while others do handsprings or backflips.

Rodents

The capybara, the world’s largest rodent, likes to be in and around bodies of water. Because of this, the Catholic Church in South America decided that it was a fish, and people were allowed to eat it during Lent and First Fridays.

Tiger Moth

The bright colors of this moth are a signal to predators that it has a terrible taste.

Brussels Griffon

The Brussels Griffon prefers to live with another dog so they have a companion to play with.

Carpenter Ant

Carpenter ants can lift up to seven times their own weight with their teeth!