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Sloths are the slowest animals on Earth. They also sleep a lot, 15 to 18 hours per day while hanging upside down.

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The biggest animal ever known to live on Earth is the Titanosaurus. It measured 140ft (40m) long and 65ft (20m) tall.

The mosquito is the most dangerous animal in the world, accounting for one to two million fatalities each year. By comparison, bears only cause five to fen fatalities per year.

The cheetah is the fastest of all land animals, being able to reach speeds of up to 68 mph (110km/h).

The cheetah is the fastest of all land animals, being able to reach speeds of up to 68 mph (110km/h).

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Eremologists study things in deserts, such as desert plants and animals. Enigmatology is the study of Puzzles. Fromology is the study of cheese.

The blue whale is the loudest animal on earth. A blue whale call can travel hundreds of miles across the water, and it is louder than an F18 jet fighter.

The squirrel's tail has many uses; it can be used as blanket, a parachute, a way to balance and a way to communicate. By flicking their tail toward another animal they are saying "Go away!"

Rainforests are home to more than 30 million animal and plant species. That's half of the wildlife on Earth.

Rainforests are home to more than 30 million animal and plant species. That's half of the wildlife on Earth.

If the hair on your body was longer and thicker like animal fur, having goosebumps would fluff up your fur coat and make your hairs stand up. It would also provide more insulation to keep you warmer.

Giraffes require the least sleep of any mammal, about 20-30 minutes per day. They get their sleep by taking short power naps while standing up, usually for five minutes or less.

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