Crocodiles and alligators have the strongest bites in the animal kingdom. While a typical human’s bite force measures around 150 PSI (pounds per square inch), alligator bites measure more than 2,000, while some species of crocodile have bite forces in excess of 5,000 PSI.
One of the largest crocodiles ever recorded was a saltwater crocodile known as “Lolong” that grew to more than 20 feet long and weighed 2,370 pounds.
Electric eels, which live in the freshwater of the Amazon basin, can produce an electric shock of up to 860 volts and have been known to stun creatures as large as a horse.
The Mantis Shrimp strikes its prey with its two large club-like claws at a speed of around 50 mph and a force equivalent to a gunshot from a .22 caliber rifle.
All Clownfish are born male, with the largest fish in each brood typically changing sex to become the dominant female when required.
Because sea otters sleep while floating on the surface of the sea, to prevent them from becoming separated while asleep, they interlock their hands to form large floating communities known as rafts.
Bull sharks are among the most varied and versatile of sea creatures, and unlike many other shark species can easily switch between salt and fresh water. As a result, in tropical regions bull sharks can often swim up rivers, reaching far inland away from the sea.
Starfish eat by turning their stomachs inside out and enveloping their food with them. They have stomachs, but starfish lack brains, blood, and even anything resembling a central nervous system.
That is very true…because Poverty is a feature of Socialism. -MST-
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I really think the Democrats have managed to build
a secret college in which their students can earn a degree in STUPIDITY. -MST-
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I would absolutely GO TO VOTE!
I would pack me a Pimento Cheese sandwich, a few Fritos and spend the entire day watching ICE “Take Care Of Business.” -MST-
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Some scientists now believe that some sea creatures were once land animals that returned to the sea. Whales, for instance, are distant relatives of deer, and walruses are related to otters.
There are more than 500 species of shark worldwide, all but seven are listed as endangered or vulnerable species.
The evolutionary record shows snapping turtles have barely changed in 90 million years. They likely looked and hunted as they do today when dinosaurs were still around.
The Narwhal is a peculiar species of whale found in the Arctic with a long spiraling horn protruding from its head, which can reach up to ten feet long. It is thought that Narwhals were one of the creatures that may have inspired myths of legendary unicorns.
Despite its name, however, a Narwhal’s horn is actually a gigantic tooth that grows from its mouth and through its skin.
Bowhead whales are some of the longest-lived sea creatures and can often live around 200 years.
In 2007, a gigantic 50-ton Bowhead whale was caught off the coast of Alaska, with a century-old harpoon embedded in its neck.
The W Cat: Who cares. I am curious as to why people spend on average over $8000 on funerals. I cat-understand on honoring the deceased person, but if you have to go into debt, it is a stupid act.
Long time readers will recall when the last building on this spot washed away. I do not think it was built on bedrock. Potential buyers are not buying. They must be smart.
Explanation: Can you find the comet? Somewhere through this web of satellite trails is Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS), a bright visitor passing through the inner Solar System. Now, the orbiting satellites themselves only appear as streaks because of the long camera exposure, over 10 minutes in this case. On the contrary, to the eye, satellites appear as points that drift slowly across the night sky and shine by reflecting sunlight — primarily just after sunset and before sunrise. The featured image was taken just before sunrise two weeks ago from Bavaria, Germany. Presently, Comet R3 PanSTARRS is hard to see for even another reason — because it is so (angularly) close to the Sun. As the comet rounds the Sun, it will be best seen in coming weeks from southern hemispheree skies, although then it will be heading out to interstellar space and fading. If you haven’t yet found the comet, don’t despair; please take a closer look just above the image center.
