Did You Know These Interesting Animal Facts? # 6
By DB
@dgobucks226 (37621)
March 12, 2022 10:52am CST
I enjoy finding obscure, unusual facts online. Sometimes they might be strange, sometimes informative, sometimes relatable, funny or just odd. Here are some of the latest I found on animals.
-I remember when the movie "Gorillas in The Mist" came out where Ape's behaviors were studied to see how smart and sociable, they were with humans.
Here's a gorilla behavior you may not be aware of...
GORILLA BEHAVIOR
Gorillas have been shown to have individual personalities and exhibit emotions like grief and compassion. But they have a stange way to show happiness. When a gorilla is happy, they "burp."
-Sometimes when I forget things or do them incorrectly, I wish I had more brain power. Wouldn't be great to have the brains of an Octopus to solve your daily problems.
See why below...
BRAIN POWER
An Octopus is considered a very intelligent animal. No wonder. Did you know an Octopus has 8 tiny brains in each arm in addition to its central one in the brain.
-Have you ever owned an unusual pet? I had some white mice and a chameleon, and my friend owned a ferret. How about a rat? Did you know they are quite friendly.
See how below...
SQUIMISH RATS
Some people who choose to have a rat for a pet because they are "actually quite sociable." One behavior rats exhibit is licking. They may lick you or be in a grooming mode. You can return the affection by "tickling your rat." They will get a "laugh" out of it. In other words "Rats laugh" when tickled!
Source- Best Life
9 people like this
9 responses
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
12 Mar 22
I don't care if rats die laughing, just keep them away from me! That goes for all rodents. No unusual pets for me.
4 people like this
@dgobucks226 (37621)
•
15 Mar 22
I agree there. The only good rat is a drowned rat!
Another Gorilla fact: they are not territorial like other species and are really gentle not violent.
3 people like this
@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
13 Mar 22
I was not aware of any of these facts. Amazing to say the least.
I know gorillas are very smart.
Never had an unusual pet, but my Irish Uncles had ferrets in Ireland.
3 people like this


@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Mar 22
@dgobucks226 They certainly do seem to be gentle.
1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (37621)
•
15 Mar 22
And I thought burping occurred only when you were full.
Another Gorilla fact: they are not territorial like other species and are really gentle not violent.2 people like this

@LindaOHio (222534)
• United States
13 Mar 22
An octopus has problem-solving abilities too. They did an experiment in which there was food in a jar. The octopus learned how to unscrew the cap and claim the prize.
3 people like this

@LindaOHio (222534)
• United States
16 Mar 22
@dgobucks226 Wow! What a short life.
1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (37621)
•
15 Mar 22
Gorillas are actually gentle giants not at all like King Kong, lol.
2 people like this
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Mar 22
@dgobucks226 Yes they are and very intelligent.
2 people like this
@dgobucks226 (37621)
•
15 Mar 22
They are similar but hamsters seem to have a better reputation than rats do. You never hear people say "You Dirty Hamster" do you?
Hamsters do not have long life spans only 1-2 years.
Hamsters do not have long life spans only 1-2 years.3 people like this
@Adie04 (17405)
•
19 Mar 22
@dgobucks226 I guess I never heard of that sayings, and wow. I never knew that hamsters are really having a short span. To some extent I am grateful that dogs live little longer than hamsters.
1 person likes this
@FourWalls (86757)
• United States
12 Mar 22
I haven’t had any pets since my baby passed away 20 years ago. I keep the squirrels, birds, and feral cats fed, though, and they in turn keep me entertained.
2 people like this
@dgobucks226 (37621)
•
15 Mar 22
Nothing like outdoor visitors to come and say hi!
Sometimes I have a Hawk stop by my backyard looking for a snack 

2 people like this

@thelme55 (79324)
• Germany
23 Mar 22
@dgobucks226 I have no idea. I have not eaten octopus.

1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (37621)
•
23 Mar 22
I hear octopus tastes like chicken? I don't know if that's true but it seems a popular dish for some cultures whether they get smarter or not 

1 person likes this
















Yes, not on my list of seafoods.