Animals have a lot of hidden traits that most of us do not know about. There are some strange and bizarre behaviors that they exhibit that may surprise you. Here are ten weird animal behaviors that you probably never knew about.
Delayed implantation in kangaroos
Kangaroos have a unique reproductive system where they exhibit a phenomenon called delayed implantation. It means that the fertilized egg remains in the kangaroo's uterus until environmental factors become favorable for the survival of the joey. This way, the joey is born when there is ample food and water available for its growth and development.
Cows have regional accents
Yes, you read that right. Cows have regional accents. Researchers have discovered that cows in different regions have distinct vocalizations that are unique to their territories, just like humans.
Penguins prostitute themselves
Male penguins sometimes engage in prostitution to get pebbles to build their nests. They offer pebbles to female penguins in exchange for sexual favors. Female penguins are known to trade sex for the pebbles, which they use to make their nests more comfortable.
Octopuses punch fish
Octopuses are known to punch fish that irritate them or steal their food. They do this by extending their arms and punching the fish with their beaks. It's a pretty badass move from an animal that's usually seen as a docile creature.
Giraffes drink their own pee
Giraffes drink their own urine, especially during dry seasons when water is scarce. They do this to keep themselves hydrated and to get nutrients that they may have missed during their initial digestion.
Elephants mourn their dead
Elephants are known to mourn their dead. When an elephant dies, members of the herd will gather around the body and mourn for days. They touch the elephant's body with their trunks and stay with the dead elephant until they are ready to move on.
Squirrels make fake caches
Squirrels make fake caches of food to throw off potential thieves. They dig holes in the ground and pretend to bury their nuts and seeds, but instead, they keep them hidden in their mouths. They then bury useless objects like stones and sticks in the fake caches to make it seem like they have stored food there.
Goats have accents too
Goats also have accents, just like cows. Researchers discovered that goats in different regions have distinct bleats and calls that are unique to their territories.
Sloths poo only once a week
Sloths have an incredibly slow metabolism, which means they take a long time to digest their food. They only defecate once a week, and when they do, they release a massive pile of poo that can weigh up to a third of their body weight.
Dolphins get high on pufferfish
Dolphins have been observed chewing on pufferfish to get high. Pufferfish release a toxin called tetrodotoxin when they feel threatened, which can have a narcotic effect on dolphins when ingested in small amounts. Dolphins will pass the pufferfish around in their mouths to get high together.
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