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WSNatureNotes

  1. The mosquito can drink 1 1/2 times its body weight in blood in a single meal.
  2. Did you know that most snowflakes are less than one-half inch across. The largest snowflake recorded was fifteen inches in diameter.
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  4. By giving up meat for one day a week you can save money, reduce your environmental impact and live a healthier life. meatfreemondays.com
  5. Did you know that the bark of the Willow tree was the original source for making aspirin. You can chew on a branch if you have a headache.
  6. The male platypus, that beaver tailed, duck billed, otter footed mammal that lays eggs, has a venomous spur on its back feet.
  7. Flying squirrels don’t really fly, they glide from branch to branch. A blanket-like furry skin stretches their front and hind legs.
  8. On average, how much water is used worldwide each day? About 400 billion gallons.
  9. Snow Fleas are not fleas at all, but a type of insect called a springtail. They appear as specks on snow piles during warm winter days.
  10. Did you know that no two zebras have the exact same stripe pattern?
  11. An owl can NOT turn their heads all the way around. They can only rotate the head 270 degrees or 3/4 of the way.
  12. Did you know that a tree squirrel can run as fast as 20 MPH. They usually only scamper along at about half that speed.
  13. Birds migrate, not due to cold weather, but due to lack of food. It is easier to find food in warmer climate.
  14. Autumn leaves lose their chlorophyll to reveal their true colors hidden within the green.