Off Beat

Some animals have been noted for their off beat characteristic features and behaviors. This blog illustrates some examples of this topic.
Small,cute mouse like Arctic rodents known as lemmings are known to commit mass suicide by jumping off high clips into the waters. Don't get horrified as this is a part of their migratory behavior.  If you are curious about how they do, click this link and watch them in action https://youtu.be/AOOs8MaR1YM 


One of those species of mountain vultures, the lammergeier (bearded vulture) has a weird habit of dropping bones from massive heights.They aren't playing any game. When a bone is dropped and it cracks open, their diet emerges - the bone marrow. 

Crocodiles too are known to produce tears just like us.Don't get emotional as it happens naturally to them when they swallow too much air while eating. 

The lumberjacks of the animal kingdom, beavers are known for their behavior of cutting trees and building their homes, the lodge with them. The lodge almost looks like a cave made from collection of straw, logs ,mud etc. Nice, cozy homes for them to guard from predators. They are also known for the dams built by them.

We do have the right to thank God for creating such animals which can benefit the ecosystem. See below, serially, Beaver, Beaver dam and Beaver's lodge.


 
 

Frogs

Darren Sammy had said this before the ICC World T20 2016 semifinal, "The guys who predict the results, I think they say it's 80-20 to India, so it feels like a David and Goliath. But people tend to forget that David won the fight."  
Well, people might have had different reactions to it, but I possibly had unique reaction - I was thinking of Goliath frog!!  
The largest specie of frogs is the Goliath frog, native to Africa.  Remarkable feature is that it has webbed feet! It is also the rarest species of frogs, thanks to the habitat destruction and collection for exotic pet trade.

There are many large number of species of frogs available all over the world. But, for now, let's talk of a couple of them here.
 
The  rare Indian purple frog of forests of Sahyadris looks gross with its weird characteristics. It is also rare and endangered by habitat loss. Look at its picture at your own risk. I will give you the link here. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_frog

Poison frogs are again remarkable for boasting venom on their skin. Inhabiting the dense rainforests of Neotropic regions (Central and South America). There are many species that fall under this category and colors range from red to larger blue ones. So, don't dare to get close to these beautiful and cute amphibians.