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A pack of killer whales can kill a blue whale.
Chameleons don't change colour for camouflage.
The chocolate chip cookie was created by accident.
The shark is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.
The Common Octopus wraps its tentacles around people sometimes because it's curious.
New Zealand and Australia were joined together at one point.
Mt Everest is not in India, it is in between Nepal and Tibet.

1 July

Nokia is named after a place in Southern Finland.

Hilton was the first international hotel chain.

Turkey has about 60 companies that manufacturing chewing gum.

The kangaroo is Australia's largest marsupial.

30 June

After a large earthquake the earth rings like a bell.

The wombat is the worlds largest burrowing herbivorous mammal.

The longest river in India is the Indus. It also runs through Pakistan, Kashmir,China and Afghanistan. It is 3,180 km long and the 21 longest in the world. First place is the Nile, at 6,650 km.

really sorry for missing... will start from tomorrow

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Google have won 2007 most powerful brand by a British research company.

The largest desert in Oz is The Great Victoria desert, which is in Western and South Australia.

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Queen Elizabeth of Britain sent her first email in 1976.

The longest road in Australia is Stuart Highway in Northen Territory ,South Australia and Queensland which is 2710 km long.

Trigonometry orignated from India.

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In 1982 Time magazine named the computer its "Man of the Year!

Australia's area is: 7,617,930 SQ KM.

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A very rare species, the Bronzeback Snake-Lizard is a legless lizard found in Australia that grows to be 10 centimeters, (4 inches), in length. It is a rich fawn colour with darker sides and a light grey-brown belly.

Mosquitos have 47 teeth.

Algebra orignated from India.

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Sweden has the most affordable broadband internet access in Europe.

Australia is home to several different bat species.

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Every single possible 3 character.com domain has been registered.

Rusous Hare Wallabys are aussie animals.This species was very common in central and western Australia, so common that the rufous hare wallaby was a source of food for the aborigines. Rufous hare wallabies are currently only found in the wild on the islands of Dorre and Bernier, there are a few small captive populations on the Australian mainland. Rufous hare wallabies are classified as endangered.

Usage of anesthesia was well known in ancient India medicine.

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In computer language, wysiwyg is an acronym for "what you see is what you get"!

Bramble Cay Mosaic- Tailed Rats are aussie animals found on Bramble Cay island near Queensland. Bramble cay mosaics are critically endangered and can only be found on the Bramble Cay Island. There are only a few hundred specimens left, the numbers steadily decline as the sand cay erodes away.

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In Sweden the @ is called "snabel-a" wich means a "trunk with an a".

Quite a few mathematical numbers or equations were invented in India.

The shark bay or Alice Springs mouse is an Ozzie animal that lives near some parts of australia. The shark bay mouse is also known as the Alice Springs mouse and the djoongari. The Alice Springs mouse was once thought to be extinct until it was discovered that the shark bay mouse is really the Alice Springs mouse. Currently the only known location of this species can be found on Bernier Island. There is a possibility that there are other locations where there is a population; however scientists have not been able to successfully locate any.

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Kangaroo Island Dunnarts are Aussie animals found on an island off the coast of South Australia. The first kangaroo island dunnart was caught in 1969 on Kangaroo Island and are the only dunnart on the island.

A dentist, William Semple, invented chewing gum to exercise his jaws.

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The banded hare wallaby is currently found on the Islands of Bernier and Dorre off Western Australia. Although the banded hare wallaby was once found across the south-western portion of the Australia, it is believed to have been extinct on the mainland since 1963, and the last recorded evidence of the banded hare wallaby on the Australian mainland was in 1906.

Tsunamis are caused by earthquakes under the ocean.

Snakes and Ladders is from india and was called Mokshapat.

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The second most used metal in the world is copper.

The carpentarian dunnart is an Aussie animal that looks like a rodent. The carpentarian dunnart is also commonly referred to as “Butler’s Dunnart”. There have only been nine records of this species .This species is limited to the Northern Territory and Western Australia.

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The kowari is an Aussie animal that looks similar to a mouse, eats birds, insects & lizards, and lives in dry grass lands or desertd. The kowari can be found in the drainage basin of Lake Eyre. This species is classified as “vulnerable” due to habitat loss.

Harry Potter has been translated into 55 languages.

The art of Navigation & Navigating was born in the river Sindh over 6000 years ago.

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Henry Ford was the first billionaire in the US.

The word ‘Navigation’ is derived from the Sanskrit word NAVGATIH. The word navy is also derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Nou’.

Though we don't know for certain, the flatback turtle is probably the least threatened sea turtle with an annual nesting population of up to 10,000. It can be found near Indonesia and Papua New Guinea but only breeds on the north and northeastern coasts of Australia. Just like its name suggests, this turtle has a flat shell.

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Nokia is named after a place in Southern Finland.

The Baw Baw frog is a small Australian frog that has been added to the endangered species list because of its population decline in the past years. In 1983 it was believed that there was between 10000 to 15000 Baw Baw frogs but now as little as 250 are thought to be left.

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In Indonesia they have over 300 different languages.

The number of births that occur in India each year is higher than the entire population of Australia.

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Indonesia is the world's most populated Muslim nation.

The Greater long eared bat is endemic to Australia & was discovered in 1806.

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The University of Nalanda built in the 4th century was one of the greatest achievements of ancient India in the field of education.

The wife of a Sultan is called a Sultana.

Long-footed potoroos (oz) are also known as “rat kangaroos”. The long-footed potoroo wasdiscovered in 1968; in 1978 the long-footed potoroo was recognized as a species.

24 May (1 month and 19 yrs from the HT launch day)

I am sorry I missed 12 days worth of facts, it was a little break.

I shall begin promptly from today.

The Hubble Telescope was launched on 24 April, 1990.

The female green sea turtle (oz)lays it eggs in the same place as it was born. It returns to the same place each year to lay eggs.

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The venom of a stonefish(oz) can kill a human in two hours.

The Eiffel Tower has 1792 steps.

The world's first air post service was introduced in India in 1911. .

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Only the female red back spider bite is dangerous to humans.



All lilies are poisonous to cats.

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A mother dingo regurgitates food for her puppies.



The electric toothbrush was invented in 1939.

The first bi-coloured stamps of the British Commonwealth were also issued in India in 1854.

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Fairy Penguins(oz) live for an average of seven years.




The second most used metal in the world is copper.

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Sugar Gliders(oz) can glide through the air for up to 100 metres.

There are more owned pet cats in the US than owned dogs.



The first postage stamps of Asia, the "Scinde Dawk", were issued in India in 1852 in the District of Sindh.

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The number of text messages sent and received every day exceeds the worlds population.

The Wedge-tailed Eagle is the fauna emblem of Australia's Northern Territory.

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Google launched their search site in 1998.

If rain lands on the Thorny Devils (oz)  back, it runs down the creature finding its way to its mouth where it is consumed.

Brazilian pepper is a small evergreen tree or large shrub, growing up to 30 ft. Itis also found in India.

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The correct name for a turtles shell is a carapace.

Thailand has the world's Biggest Gold Buddha Image.

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The Thorny Devil has the ability to change colour.

 

1 kilo of the mushroom called Matsutake can cost over 1000$ in Japan.

Woolly Dyeing Rosebay is a small deciduous tree found in India with small branches and densely velvety leaves. Bark is gray, thick and corky.

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The Wedge-tailed Eagle is Australia's largest bird of prey.

A day on Mars is about half an hour longer than a day on Earth.

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Wombats can often sleep with their four feet sticking up in the air!

Singapore is one of two cities in the world with a tropical rainforest.

The Calabash tree is a small tree of multiple uses, originating from tropical America, now widely distributed in the tropics of India. The calabash tree grows to 30 feet.

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Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for about three hours.

The male platypus has venom strong enough to can kill a small dog, or cause excruciating pain among humans.

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The first popcorn machine was invented by Charlie Cretors in 1885.

The venom of a stonefish(oz) can kill a human in two hours.

Sage Leaved Alangium is a tall thorny tree native to India. It grows to a height of about 3 to 10 meters.The bark is ash colored, rough.

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Koalas can make an extremely loud and agressive growling noise.

The diamond is the hardest natural substance found on earth.

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The temperature of the saltwater crocodile's (oz) egg will determine the sex of the new born crocodile!

White frangipani (found in India)has beautiful white flowers with yellow centres, and the flower looks fully opened. Frangipani is well-known for its intensely fragrant, lovely, spiral-shaped blooms which appear at branch tips. The tree itself is rather unusual in appearance. The 20-inch deciduous leaves are clustered only at the tips of the rough branches.

Your foot and your forearm, (from your wrist to the inside of your elbow), are the approximately same length!

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The Emu can run at speeds up to 45 km/hr!

There is a house in Rockport Massachusetts made of Boston newspapers. Mechanical Engineer Mr. Elis Stenman built the house as a hobby for 20 years.

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The nest of an Emu can be up to 1.5 metres wide!

The first subway system in America was built 1897 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Singkrang is an evergreen tree, commonly found in NE India - Manipur, Mizorm, Assam etc. The tree is distinguished by its large  leaves which are  rusty-haired beneath. Flowers arise in clusters of pink flowers. Flowers are very numberous, and the buds looks like pink balls.

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Flamingos are able to bend their knees backward.

There are around 170 species of honey eaters(birds) recorded in Australia. As the name suggests, most from this variety are nectar feeding birds. The Helmeted Honeyeater is endemic to Victoria, and is also the only bird species to be endemic to the state. For this reason, the Helmeted Honeyeater became Victoria's bird emblem in 1971.

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Bulls can run faster uphill than they can downhill.

Peppered Tree Frog, Oz-This very small frog measures up to 30 millimeters in length and can range from an olive green color to a gray and have small green to dark brown spots on its face.  The frog's underside is a  lighter cream color.  Like other tree frogs the peppered tree frog has large fingertips and toetips to help it climb. 

Nag Kuda is small tree native to Western Ghats, India,  growing up to 2-5 m tall.

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The highest point in Pennsylvania is lower than the lowest point in Colorado.

Chironji Tree is a medium-sized tree, growing to about 50 ft tall. It bears fruits each cotaining a single seed, which is popular as an edible nut, known as chironji. It is common in Indian forests.

The Box Jellyfish (also known as a Sea Wasp) is a very dangerous creature to inhabit Australian waters. The Jellyfish has extreme toxins present on its tentacles. This jellyfish is responsible for more deaths in Australian than Snakes, Sharks and Salt Water Crocodiles.

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Ants don't sleep at all.

The burrowing bettong is a nocturnal, vulnerable species. Both humans and predators are the main contributors to the decline of the burrowing bettong. The burrowing bettong resides in Australia and the islands of Barrow, Bernier, and Dorre. There are no natural predators on Barrow Island, but the population of burrowing bettongs on Barrow Island is about 5,000 animals, and this is the only secure population. “Boodie” and “Rat Kangaroo” are other common names for the burrowing bettong. There are efforts being made to bring the species onto the mainland of Australia.

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Dusky hopping mice were once found in australia.Dusky-hopping mice are classified as “vulnerable” with a known population of less than 10,000 animals. This species was once a food source for the aborigines. The information on the habitat, behavior, distribution, and population is limited. There haven’t been many surveys on this species and there are currently no captive breeding efforts being made; few conservation efforts are being made.

70% of all Land Rovers ever made are estimated to still be on the road.

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The eastern barred bandicoot is an Ozzie animal. The eastern barred bandicoot only survives in Victoria and Tasmania. There is more of a population in Tasmania, in Victoria the only known population can be found in the western basalt plains. Over one hundred years ago the eastern barred bandicoot lived in southern Australia. Unfortunately the last known sighting in that region was in 1893. Domestic animals such as cat and dogs have led to the endangerment of the eastern barred bandicoot as well as the clearing of the species natural habitat by humans. The eastern barred bandicoot is a nocturnal marsupial.

The opposite sides of a dice always add up to seven.

Kakkar is glorious tree found in India, cultivated for its attractive leaves, which are bright red when young. The tree grows up to 17 m or more tall. 

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To survive, every bird must eat at least half its own weight in food each day.

King Parrot's can also sometimes be known as Southern King Parrots or a King Lory. These colourful birds inhabit mainly forested areas, but will often live close to suburban areas as a source of food.They are found along the coastal areas of Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.

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About the weight of a penny the bumblebee bat of Thailand is the smallest mammal in the world.

Hastings river mice are found in New South Wales, Eastern Australia and Queensland. Hastings river mice prefer damp habitats, along drainage lines if necessary.

Sea Mango is a small evergreen coastal tree growing up 12 m tall. The flowers are fragrant,  with a pink to red throat. 

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Thailand has about 26 000 temples.

Goanna, Oz-These fierce looking large lizards generally are quite shy and timid. They have few natural enemies.They can grow up to 1 m long.

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Google is also a verb (ie. You can google the meaning later.)

The spectacled flying fox is a bat that got its name from the light colored fur around its eyes resembling glasses.  It can be found living in the tops of trees in the northeastern parts of Queensland(oz).  It has also been seen in New Guinea and small islands close by.

Batino is a tree common in forests and thickets at low and medium altitudes in many parts of South-East Asia. It was introduced in India and Sri Lanka. It is a medium-sized evergreen tree.

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The first rocket was invented by the Chinese in the 13th century.

The Brolga is a large crane. The body of the Brolga is grey, although it has a red head .They stand approximately 1.3 metres tall. Brolgas can be found across the tropical north, central New South Wales and Western Victoria. Spacious wetlands or expansive grassy plains are habitats of the Brolga.

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Yellow is the color of mourning in Burma.

Found from the coast of New South Wales to the Blue Mountains the Blue Mountains Tree Frog is a beautifully coloured frog.  With a base colour of medium brown it has a dark line from its nose to its stomach with a lighter line above it.  These frogs also have bright green spots on their head and limbs as well as orange and red marks on their arms and legs making them quite a sight to see.  They are wonderful jumpers and even great swimmers although they do not have webbed feet like other frogs. 

Sage Leaved Alangium is a tall thorny tree native to India. It grows to a height of about 3 to 10 meters.The bark is ash colored and rough . 

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Norway is the world's third largest oil exporter.

The northern bettong is a nocturnal marsupial that is found in Northern Queensland (oz). Northern bettongs like to live in a forest where there is abundant moisture, plenty of grass, and a dense canopy.

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The chocolate chip cookie was created by accident.

Black Swans are found commonly in rivers all over Australia, though not very common in the North West. They make their nests out of coarse reed stems on a dry bit of a small island, or on a river bank. They lay a clutch of about five eggs which are greenish white in colour, usually in autumn (March-April) or in winter.

Wild Mango is an indian tree, 10-15 m tall, with yellowish brown, smooth branches. Leaf stalks are 10-15 cm long. Leaves are 30-40 cm long.

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Burma was the second richest country in Asia before WWII.

Blue Bottles are jellyfish found in Australia. They are very dangerous creatures.The blue bottles tentacles can range up to 10 metres in length!

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The Philippine eagle is the second largest eagle in the world.

The Cape Barren Goose is about the size of a regular goose, however with many obvious appearance differences. These birds are found along the southcoast of Australia. The Cape Barren Goose is one of the world's rarest geese.

Silk cotton tree is a type of indian cotton tree with large red flowers. The genus name Salmaliais derived from the sanskrit name shaalmali. 

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The Sei Whale is one of the fastest of all whales, able to swim at speeds of 50 km/h through the water.

The Australian Pelican is a large bird and found commonly almost all over Australia. The birds make home to any land with a suitable piece of water, freshwater or saltwater.

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A man named Charles Osborne had the hiccups for 69 years.

Sperm Whale, Oz- These whales can reach speeds of 30 km/h under the water if threatened, but generally swim at 10 km/h speed when moving through waters. The tooth of a sperm whale can grow to 23 cms long and weigh 3 kilograms! 

Inia-Octopus Tree is an erect shrub or small tree growing up to 12 m tall. The tree grows with multiple trunks, each topped with a small crown of large showy leaves.

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Lions sleeps about 19 - 20 hours a Day.

Tasmanian Pademelons (animals similar to kangaroos) live in woodsy areas like rain forests close to open spaces where they can find food.  Since it is a nocturnal animal the Tasmanian Pademelon will hide and rest during the day and come out at night to feed on grass, small shrubs and seedlings. It is prey to the well known Tasmanian devil and some eagles.

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The first known dinosaur skeleton was found in New Jersey in 1858.

The Spotted Tail Quoll(oz) is the worlds second largest marsupial carnivore.

Indian Mangrove is an evergreen tree, sometimes to 25 m in length. Bark is brownish-gray, thin, becoming rough and blackish, or outer bark yellowish-green and inner bark whitish.

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The tropical stick insect is the longest insect in the world,

Found throughout Australia, the common huntsman spider can measure up to 15cm from leg to leg.

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The green tree frog has become popular over the recent years, with many people deciding to keep these as pets and being sold at pet stores. They are found throughout Queensland and go down as far as the top of South Australia. They live in trees or in rocky crevices, and close to a source of water. The males range in sizes from 65-75 mm and the females rang from 60-110 mm. They breed in the warmer months, between November and February and lay between 500-2000 eggs on the waters surface.

A mother hen turns over her egg about 50 times each day.

The genus name Alangium comes from the Tamil name Alangi. This outstanding shrub can become a small, wide-spreading tree of considerable beauty at maturity. 

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The ghost bat is present in Northern Australia, Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory. Ghost bats are classified as “vulnerable” due to the destruction of caves, human disturbance by visiting roosts in caves, and the loss of prey (which is due to a loss of they prey’s habitat). It is estimated that there are only 5,000 ghost bats left. The common name “ghost bat” is attributed to the bat’s white appearance when looking as it flies over head. Natural predators of the ghost bat are few. Ghost bats can be heard making excited twittering noises.

Queen termites are the longest living insects. They can live for 50 years.

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The Green Sea Turtle is found in Australian waters. In fact, there are only seven species of marine turtles in the world, and six of these are found in Australian waters. 

The average housefly lives for about one month.

Ashok tree  is native to India and Srilanka. Glossy green, long, narrow leaves have attractive wavy edges.  This tree has graceful, widespread pranches.

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 The largest native Australian worm is the giant Gippsland earthworm.  It normally has a length of about 2 to 3 meters, (6.5 to 10 feet),  however the longest worm on record was 4 m, (13 feet), long.  Their skin is a pinkish-gray color and the head is a deep purple.  They live underground in red, gray or blue clay under banks of streams. They need water to live so they never really leave their moist underground maze.  If you stomp the ground above them you will be able to hear a gurgling sound coming from under you. 

A hen must eat about 4 pounds to produce 12 eggs.1

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The Ornamental snake, Queensland, OZ.This poisonous snake is a member of the cobra family. It grows to be about 50 centimeters, (20 inches), long and has a light coloured body with dark streaks or flecks, barred lips, and a white or cream belly.

Antelopes can run for longer distances than cheetahs- cheetahs can run only 400m average.

It is a matter of astonishment to many that the luscious mango, Mangifera indica, one of the most celebrated of Indian fruits, is a member of the family Anacardiaceae–known for embracing a number of highly poisonous plants. 

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Found on all Aussie coasts, the Great White Shark can be up to 5m long.

Our eyes are always the same size from birth to death.

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Frogs absorb water through their skin and don't need to drink water.

The Lace Monitor or common goanna (Oz) is a very large lizard that can grow up to two metres long. They eat insects, reptiles or even small mammals. Lace Monitors (or Goannas) are usually dark in colour with a tint of blue, and have white-yellowish scales that form lines or spots.

Sweet Indrajao is a small tree with a light gray, scaly smooth bark. Native to India and Burma, the white flowers may appear like snow flakes on a tree from a distance.

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The Lumholtz Tree Kangaroo is found only in Queensland. They are small animals, with rounded ears and a masked dark fur face, with a long tail used for balance.The Tree Kangaroo is a nocturnal animal, and they stay in trees for the majority of their life. They do venture to the ground to find another tree to inhabit. The Tree Kangaroo can leap up to 15 metres to another tree! The Tree Kangaroo feeds on leaves, fruits and other such food sources. They have the ability to jump from tree to tree, and stick to trees very well with the help of their cushioned feet.

Electric eels produce enough energy in one shock to light up every room in an average three bedroom house.

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Crepe jasmine, a shrub very common in India, grows to a height of 6 ft. The waxy blossoms are white five-petaled pinwheels that are borne in small clusters on the stem tips. Flowers are commonly used in pooja in north India. 

The heart beats about 100 000 times each day.

The platypus can consume their own body weight in food in 24 hours.

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About 10% of the earth's surface is permanently covered with ice.

The carpentarian antechinus is an endangered marsupial located in Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland. This species was originally found in 1905, however only one animal was discovered. Another carpentarian antechinus was not observed until 1967.This species measures about 85mm(!) (including its head and body) with it’s tail measuring about 69mm.

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Your system of blood vessels is over 60 000 miles long. That's long enough to go around the world more than twice.

he brown snake is approximately 1.5 metres long, and is one of Australia's more deadly creatures. They have venom which can cause death to humans relatively quickly if left untreated. Brown snakes up to 2.3 metres have been recorded in Australia. They feed on small creatures, such as mice and rats, small birds, lizards or even other snakes. These snakes are found in Eastern Australia, however they are not found in Tasmania. 

Indian Ash Tree is a  tree, growing up to 14 m tall. Branches are covered with starry hairs.26

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The world's largest carnivorous animal is the Alaskan brown bear.

The Red Bellied Black Snake is a dangerous snake species found in Australia. It is a red bellied snake, and black on top, hence the name. It inhabits mainly the east coast of Australia, close to a source of water. They grow up to 1.5 metres. The bite of a red bellied black snake is very dangerous. The Red Bellied Black Snake can give birth to up to 40 live snakes at one time.

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Male horses have more teeth than female horses, Males have 40 while females have 36.

The Northern Territory is known to have a significant population of orange leaf-nosed bats. Orange leaf-nosed bats have orange fur, a distinctly leafed-nose, and ears that are sort and pointy. This species averages 9g in weight and a 50mm head and body measurement. There is no tail present.

The ylang-ylang (pronounced ee-lang ee-lang) is a large tree, to 10-15 m tall, which produces highly fragrant flowers. It is native to India-Malaysia. Leaves are dark green, up to 20 cm (8 in) in length.

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Giraffes are the only animals born with horns. Both males and females are born with bony knobs on the forehead.

Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby-This Australian marsupial has to be the prettiest wallaby.  It can be recognized by its gray-brown fur, lighter colored chest, orange to yellow limbs and tail, a long dark stripe from the ears to the shoulders and white stripes on its cheeks and yellow behind the ears.  It lives on rocky terrain near vegetation in South Australia, parts of New South Wales and Queensland.

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Uranus is the only planet that rotates on its side.

The Irukandji (Carukua barnesi) inhabits Northen Australian waters. This is a deadly jellyfish, which is only 2.5 centimetres, which makes it very hard to spot in the water. This is a species of jellyfish which has become known about in recent years, due to deaths of swimmers in Australia.

The Pongam Tree is known as one of the richest and brightest trees in India. It's scientific name is Pongamia Pinnata.

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The only part of the human body that has no blood supply is the cornea in the eye. It takes in oxygen directly from the air.

Blue Bottles are Oz jellyfish.Blue Bottles are much less dangerous than some other jellyfish but they can give a swimmer a bad sting if the swimmer accidentally touches them.

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Seals sleep only about one and a half minutes each time.

The Indian Jujube Tree is a small tree that can occasionly reach the height of 24 m.

Rainbow Lorikeet (oz)-This most striking coloured and noisy bird is one of 328 species of parrots found and 1 of 21 subspecies of Lorikeets found over the south west Pacific. Its scientific name is Trichoglossus haematodus .

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10 out of a 100 parrots learn to talk.

The kookaburra is the largest kingfisher. The laughing kookaburra has a short thick body with a very large head with a dark eye streak. Their colourings are mainly brown with black markings on top with a creamy whitw underbelly and head, and a blue patch on their wings. They are famous for their laughing calls which usually occur at dawn and dusk and is in fact the kookaburra "marking out" its territory . They are found through out eastern Australia from the northern tip of Queensland right down to Tasmania. They have also been introduced to the southern part of Western Australia They frequent open forests and Eucalypt bushland.

17 march

Did you know the people of the Stone Age played bone flutes?

Oystercatchers are birds found worldwide, except in Antarctica. Two species are found in Australian shorelines- The Pied and The Sooty. They eat mussels and other crustaceans.

The Jana Gana Mana was composed by Shri Rabindranath Tagore and first sung at the Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress on December 27th, 1911. It was adopted as the National Anthem of India on 24th January, 1950 by the Constituent Assembly. The first stanza( out of five stanzas) of the song forms the National Anthem. 

16 march

The blue whale's heart is as big as a car, and tongue as big as an elephant!

Often referred to as a Moloch (another name for Devil) the Thorny Devil is a slow moving harmless reptile When it walks it lifts its tail moving slowly and jerkily. Thorny devils are found throughout out Australia's interior desert, mostly on sandy soils. 

15 march

Little blue penguins of Australia are only around 1kg! They are about 16cm in length.

Rabbits like to eat liquorice.

Cattle used to be the most important animal for Indian people. They were considered sacred so noone ate them. But they were used to make milk, cheese and yoghurt and also for pulling carts.

14 march

A pademelon is a kangaroo like animal. One special feature is that it makes tracks or "runways" in the ground.

An egg contains all the vitamins except Vitamin C.

13 march

The red kangaroo is the largest of nearl 60 kangaroo species. It lives in the desert areas of Australia.

Woodpeckers have the longest tongues among birds.

In Northern India, people ate mainly wheat, cooked in different ways. But in Southern India, people ate mostly rice. So those were the main plants grown there.

12 march

Australian giant cuttlefish is by far the biggest cuttlefish. It is a solitary creature and can be up to 1m in length and weigh up to 3 kg.

Frogs drink and breathe through their skin.

11 march 09

Thyacline- tasmanian wolf/ tasmanian tiger.It is generally agreed that this carnivorous (meat eating) marsupial is extinct, though occasionally there is local unconfirmed sightings in its "former" wild habitat of Tasmania. The thylacine is the shape and size of a big dog (especially like a dog in forequarters and head) , and observation suggestion that it acted in a very dog like manner (ie running, sitting, sun baking, etc) )The base colour of the animal was brownish (fawn through to dark brown) with a cream coloured belly. One very unique aspect was that its jaw could open extremely wide. Its tail was very straight more like a thin Kangaroos tail and did not wag like a dogs. 

A grizzly bear can run up to about forty miles per hour.

India used to be well known for spices like cinnamon.

10.3.09

Pumpkins were once recommended for removing freckles.

Since 1988 Perth Zoo has been running a "captive breeding program" for Western Swamp Tortoises. The zoo has successfully bred 459 Western Swamp Tortoise since 1989.

9.3.09

Snow is a good insulator and can keep things warm.

About 8 inches long the Turquoisine Grass Parrot has a blue head , green upper parts and bright yellow under parts. The female Turquoisine Grass Parrot is not so brightly coloured as the males . They are found in the forested eastern areas of Australia ( Queensland - N. Central Victoria) where the rainfall is high.

Found in the Indian Botanical Gardens, the Great Banyan was the widest tree in the world (its branches) The Great Banyan is over 250 years old and in terms of how widespread it is the biggest tree in India. It looks more like a forest than one tree.

fact for 8 march 09

The blue rings of the blue-ringed octopus(Oz) are visible only when it's about to attack.

Flamingos are able to bend their knees backward.

7 march 09

In Australia, Dugongs (sea cows) swim in the shallow coastal waters of northern Australia where they find protection from large waves and storms. Dugongs surface only to breathe, and never come on to land. They like to live in large herds, but due to small numbers are often now found in smaller "family" groups of between 1 and 3 Dugongs .

In India, Black Panther is a symbol of the feminine, power and protection. She is Mother, power of the night and dark of the moon. She gives understanding and rids fears.

A crocodile can't stick its tongue out.

6 march 09

The Echidna found in Australia is the Short-beaked Echidna and along with the Platypus are the only members of the monotreme family (which are Mammals that lay eggs and produces milk for its young). There is normally 3 options open to an Echidna when it feels threatened

1) Run away on its short stubby legs if on a hard surface such as a road or rocks.

2) Curl itself into a ball protecting its softer underbelly, and only showing sharp spines to its threat.

3) Burrows down below the surface of the soil showing only its spines along its back, and holding on below the surface with its claws thus resisting being pulled out of the ground .

If Antarctica's ice would melt the oceans would rise about 60 meters.6

5 march 09

Frilled Lizard-This sun-loving lizard (Frilled Lizard) is the reptile emblem of Australia, depicted on our now defunct two-cent coin .This reptile is part of the Dragon family, a sub-species of Lizards. They are usually active during the day and move very fast on their two hind legs .The frill normally lies in folds around the shoulders and neck and is "activated" by the lizard when frightened by opening its mouth wide .

The only animal, apart from a human, that can get a sunburn is a pig.

The Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica) is a subspecies of the lion which survives today only in India where it is also known as the Indian lion. They once ranged from the Mediterranean to India, covering most of Southwest Asia, and hence it is also known as the Persian lion. The current wild population consists of 250-350 individuals restricted to the Gir Forest in the state of Gujarat, India.

fact for 4 march

The total weight of all the worlds ants is more than the total weight of all the people.

The Superb lyrebird is one of two species of Lyrebird found in Australia, the other being the Albert's lyrebird. Lyrebirds are shy, wary birds. When seen they are normally just a blur as they run and dodge rapidly through the dense forest. Their wings aid them in running and jumping up into branches and onto rocks ,etc and then gliding back down again and though they seldom fly they do roost in low trees at night. They are magnificent mimickers of other birds and noises. Often in the morning you may think you are surrounded by a multitude of bird species, to find out you have been fooled by a lyrebird. Car noises, chainsaws, dogs and other noises are no problem for this excellent imitator .

fact for 3 march

There are almost 200 species of monkeys.

The Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus) is found all around Australia and is the biggest of the 8 species of Pelicans found worldwide.

Indian black bears are omnivorous. Their diet depends upon the season as well as the availability of food. The fall season is the time for having acorns, chestnuts, walnuts, and other fatty food. In spring season, they survive on a diet of bamboo, raspberry, hydrangea, and other plants, along with rodent's caches of acorns. Summer season is perfect for having raspberries, cherries, grasses and ants.

fact for 2 march 09

The Great Salt Lake is after the Dead Sea the second saltiest water-body in the world.

Flying Foxes are a type of Bat, which in turn is a type of mammal.(Mammals being animals that feed their young on milk) Bats are the only mammal that truly fly. Flying foxes are a type of "mega-bat" that live on fruit and nectar and navigate by sight and smell, not "radar"( detecting distance objects using radio waves) like "Micro-bats". There are 7 species of flying foxes in Australia. Grey-headed Flying Fox is Australia's largest bat (also one of the most common) and its scientific name is Pteropus poliocephalus.

fact for 1 March 2009

The smallest bird in India is the Pale-Billed Flowerpecker.

The largest pearl ever found in an oyster was 620 carats.

The Sulphur Crested Cockatoo in Australia has 4 main species which do not vary much except in the overall size of the bird and the size and shape of their crest. Galerita Galerita , Galerita Fitzroyi , Galerita Triton , Galerita Eleonora. All birds in the species are white with yellow markings on their crest, ear, tail and parts of their "underfeathers"

fact for 28 feb 09

The Giant Australian Cuttlefish (Sepia apama)is found in waters from less than a metre deep to probably around 100 m off Southern and eastern Australia.

A pregnant goldfish is called a twit.

fact for 27 feb 09

Yabbies, are a type of inland freshwater crayfish found in Australia. They are a crustacean. Scientific name is "Cherax destructor". They live in dams, waterholes, billabongs, creeks, etc- (inland "still" waters) of mainland Australia. Originally they were native to the Darling and Murray river. They house themselves in small tunnels that they dig into the sides of the waterhole, dam etc .

The panda's diet consists of about 95% bamboo.

The Big Four are the most venomous snakes in India.

The big four are Indian Cobra, Common Crait, Rusell's Viper and Saw scaled viper.

fact for 26 feb 09

Crown of Thorns Seastars are not just found in Australia, but in Australia they are found on the Great Barrier Reef .These echinoderms (star shaped animals) eat all live coral in their path, and are drastically reducing the size of Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The Crown-of-thorns are most active in summer and are the only known venomous sea star.

The Starfish can actually pull open a shell.

fact for 25 feb 09

A newborn kangaroo is about the size of a coffee bean.

It takes 15 facial muscles to laugh.

India contains 60% of the world's tigers.

24 feb 09

Some hamsters only blink one eye at a time.

What is a Goanna Early white settlers saw these creaturers and thought they were a type of "Iguana" (which is the Guyana Indian name for Lizard) and over the years this word transformed into the present word GOANNA. Goanna's are in reality"Monitor Lizards" of which Australia has 20 of the 30 species found worldwide. One of the most common Goannas in Australia is the SAND MONITOR .

fact for 23 feb 2009

India is home to about 200 million cows.

Thailand is called the land of smile but the meaning of the word Thailand is land of the free.

The Mallee Fowl is a Megapod and a large  bird. Their name "Mallee" comes from the main district where they are found, (North East Victoria, Australia) which is also the name to describe the eucalypt woodland in the region(ie. Mallee Scrub) . The Mallee Fowl is a large bird (even plump looking) around 15 kg on average and up to 600mm in length .

fact for 22 feb 09

Found commonly in Australia, Brush-Tailed Possum is a protected species, but considered a pest by many.

A camel can drink over 25 gallons of water at a time.

fact for 21 feb 09

The platypus can consume their own body weight in food within 24 hours.

Dolphins eat about one-third of their body weight each day.

The World's first university was established in Takshila, India in 700 BC. More than 10,500 students from all over the world studied more than 60 subjects. The University of Nalanda built in the 4th century was one of the greatest achievements of ancient India in the field of education.

fact for 20 feb 09

Found in Western Australia, numbat can consume up to 20,000 termites a day.

Cobras are able to kill immediately after they are born.

fact for 19 feb 2009

The kookaburra (Oz) has a call that can sound like a person laughing.

An owl can't move its pupils from side to side.

India also celebrates the birthday of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, former President and Vice-President , as "Teachers' Day". Born on September 5, 1888, at Tiruttani, Radhakrishnan grew to become the most famous Indian teacher of all times. In his honour, this day is celebrated as Teacher's Day. He was also the Vice-President of India from 1952-1962.

fact for 18 feb 09

Sawfish are tropical rays, related to sharks. Theyare found in Aussie estuaries (river mouths were saltwater mixes with fresh.

2 rats could multiply to over 1 million rats in less than 2 years.

fact for 17 feb 09

A giraffe can walk longer than a camel without water.

LEADBEATER'S POSSUM is a shy small, highly agile (making breathtaking leaps from tree to tree), nocturnal (Night time) marsupial (a pouched mammal), living in  the tall eucalypt forests of Central Victoria, Australia.

The Indian elephant is one of the largest land mammals on Earth. Elephants have long, coarse hairs  covering their body. Their skin is brown to dark gray.

fact for 16 feb 09

The Piping Shrike, or Australian Magpie has been the official badge of the South Australian Government since 1901. The state emblem means pride and affection.

Scorpions glow under UV-light.

fact for 14 feb 2009

The only dog in the world that does not bark is an African dog, Basenji.

A Gallah, a pink,grey and white Aussie cockatoo has the scientific name of Cacatua roseicapilla.

fact for 15 feb 2008

In South Africa the @ is called "aapstert" wich means a "monkey's tail".

India, Black Buck-Grown males have ringed horns spiraling in a V at least 33 cm above the head. Record trophies exceed 50 cm.

Bogong is an Australian Aboriginal name for Moth .The Bogong moths provided a rich food source for Australian Aborigines of the area. The moths would be hunted or collected by the male members as the moth lay at rest ) in the mountains The moths were prepared in various ways, cooked in sand and hot ashes to remove wings and legs or mashed and roasted into moth cakes Many huge Bogong Moth feasts occurred with members from various tribes getting together .

fact for 13 Friday feb

The brown snake is approximately 1.5 metres long, and is one of Australia's more deadly creatures. They have venom which can cause death to humans relatively quickly if left untreated. Brown snakes up to 2.3 metres have been recorded in Australia.

The Indian rhinoceros  has one horn, and it has skin with loose folds which make it appear armored. A single One -Horned Rhino are about 1.5 to 1.8 m tall. The female Indian rhino weighs 1600 kg, male: 2200 kg .

A lizard's tail will grow back if cut off.