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Hotdogs were originally called "Dachshund sausages" because they resembled the dachshund's wiener-like body!

They build their nests on the water, anchoring it to nearby aquatic vegetation.

Aphids are called ant cows because ants herd and "milk" them to secrete a substance called honeydew!

Roadrunners are one of the few animals that prey on rattlesnakes and tarantula hawk wasps.

Senepol cattle have a distinctive red color and no horns.

The biggest species in the Smilosuchus genus, S. gregorii, was the largest known reptile of its time, reaching a length of up to 39 feet.

You may see a mass migration of tarantulas in late summer or fall.

Ambush their prey using a trapdoor made of silk

Tusoteuthis was one of the largest cephalopods ever

Welsh Black Cattle were once used as currency in Wales and referred to as “black gold”.

White-tail deer are good swimmers

They forage near the ground, searching leaves for insects

They make jerky movements as they walk through the grass, searching for food.

Its scientific name, lagopus, is Ancient Greek for “hare” and “foot,” referring to its feathered feet and toes.

The larvae of the Io Moth has a poisonous and painful sting.

Glow under UV light