Alligators and crocodiles are intimidating creatures. The speed at which they can snap their jaws shut is frightening. If you were to be attacked by a reptile like this, what do you think the chances are of you either holding their mouth shut, or holding it open? Well, I’ve done the research for you, and…
Do Crocodiles Sleep Underwater or on Land?
Crocodiles fascinate me. Not only are they the last living relatives of a long-extinct order of reptiles but they also once shared the world with dinosaurs. One thing I always wondered though, was how crocodiles sleep, and whether they do that on land or underwater. Do crocodiles sleep underwater? Crocodiles can sleep underwater but this would…
Can Crocodiles Jump Out of Water or Even into Boats?
Crocodiles fascinate me. They fill me with complete awe, yet also terrify me. As someone who loves to fish, I’ve always wondered what the chances are of a crocodile jumping out of the water at me. We’ve all seen those social media videos of crocodiles suddenly lunging onto land… but how much of a danger…
Can Crocodiles Jump on Land (+ How High)?
Crocodiles are one of those creatures that inspire awe and fear. We’ve all seen those viral videos of their jaws snapping with no warning which is scary enough, but what if a crocodile was to jump up at you? In fact, do crocodiles jump on land, or is this just scaremongering? Here’s the truth. Can…
How Do Donkeys Show Affection to Humans & Other Donkeys?
On a recent walk through the New Forest in England, we were lucky enough to encounter donkeys roaming on the heathland. Some were very friendly and appeared to like us, others were more guarded and didn’t seem to trust us. There’s good reasons too, which I will explain below about how donkeys show affection to…
Can Donkeys and Horses Mate Naturally or in the Wild?
We were recently driving through the New Forest on the south coast of England. It’s home to donkeys and horses who roam the forest heathland, co-existing together in apparent harmony. Seeing these two animals live so close together made me wonder whether horses can breed with donkeys, and if they did, what would the result…
