From the biggest to the smallest creatures on our planet, all of them are trying to do their best, and one of the cutest is the little bees we see all around. They help pollinate plants, but most of us don’t know they have five eyes. Two are in front, and three are on the top of their heads. The compound eyes recognize shapes, and the top three help them see light.
They definitely don’t see the same way we do, and they can see the ultraviolet spectrum, which means they can recognize petals and go to them to increase the chances of pollination. In addition to sight, bees have two flexible antennae for feeling and smelling.
If you’ve ever seen gorillas, you might have thought of them as very serious and scary creatures, but they actually belch when they’re happy. These massive creatures make soft, deep, two-syllable rumbling sounds which can show that they are at peace, satisfied, and in social harmony within their troop.
Beyond this interesting sound, they have 16 other vocalizations that serve different communication purposes, like roars, growls, pants, barks, and even hiccups. The most common is the burp, usually initiated by the silverback, followed by the rest of the tribe.
There’s so much to know about animals, and memes can only do so much justice to their awesomeness. That’s why we should all do our best for these wonderful creatures by learning about them and looking after them whenever we can.
We’d love to know if you have a favorite animal, and why it holds such a special place in your heart. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
