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Turritopsis nutricula Immortal jellyfish is the only species known to live forever.

Immortal Jellyfish Facts The immortal jellyfish (scientific name – Turritopsis nutricula) was discovered in 1883 in the Mediterranean Sea. However, it’s extremely unique regeneration powers were not known to researchers and scientists until the mid-1990s. The unique regeneration process of the mature immortal jellyfish is quite unique. When it is injured or starving, it will attach itself to a surface in warm waters and turns into a sort of living blob. From this blob state, its cells will undergo a process called “transdifferentiation”. Transdifferentiation is a process wherein cells will turn into different kinds of cells. For instance, the muscle cells […]

Do you know how to measure a horses height?

Animal Fact: Horses height is measured in units known as “hands.” One hand is equal to four inches. Did you know that horses height is measured in units known as “hands.” One hand is equal to four inches. A horse is usually considered to be 14.2 (14 hands, 2 inches) or taller when mature. Anything under 14.2 when mature is called a pony. Kimberly Ruiz

Tiger Stripe Patterns Are As Unique As A Human Fingerprint

Tiger Stripe Patterns Are As Unique As A Human Fingerprint Tigers are the largest felines in the world. They are known to be a symbol of strength and courage and because of this hunters prey on killing them to show bravery. As a result of this, tigers are endangered. No more than 3,200 tigers are left in the world. Aside from that sad truth, tiger stripe patterns are very unique in that their skin is also striped. These stripes are the same as a human fingerprint, not one tiger is alike to another, stripe wise anyway. How neat is that? […]

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Turritopsis nutricula Immortal jellyfish is the only species known to live forever.

Do you know how to measure a horses height?

Tiger Stripe Patterns Are As Unique As A Human Fingerprint