Category Archives: Did you know

Why Mosquitoes Prefer Some People Over Others

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Punemate

Why Do Mosquitoes Prefer Some People Over Others Mosquitoes prefer some people over others. The reason? The preferred victim’s sweat simply smells better than others. Female mosquitoes hunt their blood host by detecting organic substances such as carbon dioxide (CO2) … Continue reading →

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Intelligence Of Crows

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Punemate

Intelligence Of Crows Crows are considered to be amongst the most intelligent birds. You may not be aware of the fact that research has proved, that crows have the ability to visually recognize  individual humans. Crows have also been known … Continue reading →

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Cat’s Sense of Hearing

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Punemate

Cat’s Sense of Hearing Cats have excellent hearing and can detect an extremely broad range of frequencies. They can hear higher-pitched sounds than either dogs or humans, detecting frequencies from 55 Hz up to 79 kHz, a range of 10.5 … Continue reading →

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Amazing Camel And Its Hump

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Punemate

Amazing Camel And Its Hump Camels do not store water in their humps as is commonly believed. The humps are actually a reservoir of fatty tissue. Concentrating body fat in their humps minimizes heat-trapping insulation throughout the rest of their … Continue reading →

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Shrike

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Punemate

Shrike Interesting facts about Shrike Shrikes are known for their habit of catching insects and small vertebrates and impaling their bodies on thorns. This helps them to tear the flesh into smaller, more conveniently-sized fragments, and serves as a cache … Continue reading →

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Amazing Facts: The Common Kingfisher

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Punemate

Amazing Facts: The Common Kingfisher The Common Kingfisher hunts from a perch 1–2 m (3–6 ft) above the water, on a branch, post or riverbank, bill pointing down as it searches for prey. It bobs its head when food is … Continue reading →

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Grey Hornbills Pune

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Punemate

Grey Hornbills Pune They are about 24 inches long. The upper parts are greyish brown and there is a slight trace of a pale super-cilium. The ear coverts are darker. The flight feathers of the wing are dark brown and … Continue reading →

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Triplewart Seadevil Fish Sexual Dimorphism

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Punemate

Did you know? In an extreme case of  reverse sexual dimorphism the male is so small that it attaches itself to the female as a parasite. Sexual dimorphism is the difference between (morphology) – structure and specific structural features  between … Continue reading →

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White Throated Kingfisher

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Punemate

White Throated Kingfisher This is a large kingfisher, 28 cm in length. The adult has a bright blue back, wings and tail. Its head, shoulders, flanks and lower belly are chestnut, and the throat and breast are white. The large … Continue reading →

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Sunbird Pu La Deshpande Garden

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Punemate

Sunbird Pu La Deshpande Garden Sunbirds they feed mainly on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. They have a fast and direct flight and can take nectar by hovering like a hummingbird but often perch … Continue reading →

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