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Fuzzy Fun Facts For Finals (Part 2!)

You loved it so much last year that we've brought it back: Fuzzy Fun Facts For Finals (Part 2)! Finals week can be stressful and time consuming for many. At Seawolf Living, we want you to take a few moments and smile, so we've compiled a list of silly animal fun facts that you probably didn't know. Here are some fun facts for finals!

We share around 98% of our DNA with gorillas. 

gorilla

Koalas can sleep up to 18 hours a day. 

koala

Humpback Whales don’t eat for most of the year. They live off their fat reserves for 5.5-7.5 months each year. 

whale

Arctic foxes change their fur color depending on the season. 

fox

An elephant’s tusks are actually teeth.

elephant

Unlike normal bears, panda bears have vertical slits for pupils, which are similar to those of domestic cats.

panda

Dolphins produce bubbles to herd their prey to the surface.  

dolphin

Male rhinos are called ‘bulls’ and females are called ‘cows’. The young rhinos are ‘calves’.

rhino

Sloths are surprisingly good at swimming. 

sloth

Beavers have a transparent third eyelid that protects their eyes when swimming underwater.  

beaver

As this is my last blog before I graduate, I want to say thank you to anyone who has supported Noma Life Blog. It's been an honor to produce these blogs, and stay tuned for more engaging, fun reads with the new Creative Communications Coordinator. Good luck with finals, Seawolves! We'll see you in the spring.

-Leila Brown

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