What is the world's largest fish?
The harmless whale shark holds the title of largest fish, with the record being a 59 footer captured in Thailand in 1919.
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- Why are penguins black and white?
“A penguin's black back and white belly are camouflage called countershading. From above it blends with the dark ocean, and from below it blends with the bright surface.”
Reference: National Geographic
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Dedicated fathers in the Antartic
A father Emperor penguin withstands the Antarctic cold for 60 days or more to protect his eggs, which he keeps on his feet, covered with a feathered flap. During this entire time he doesn't eat a thing. Most father penguins lose about 25 pounds while they wait for their babies to hatch. Afterward, they feed the chicks a special liquid from their throats. When the mother penguins return to care for the young, the fathers go to sea to eat and rest.
Can octopuses see color?
Octopuses can change their skin color and texture in a fraction of a second, even though scientists believe they're colorblind.