Jaw-dropping Force
Fact: #2541
Male gorillas can weigh up to 220 kg and have a bite force equivalent to that of a bull shark… Read More
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Size Matters
Fact: #2540
Researchers in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park found that larger male gorillas produce lower peak frequency chest beats. These beats, audible… Read More
The Harambe Effect
Fact: #2539
In May 2016, Harambe the gorilla was shot by zoo officials to protect a boy who had entered his enclosure…. Read More
T(20)riumph
Fact: #2538
On 29 June 2024, India earned their second T20 World Cup title, and became the first team to win the… Read More
400 Not Out
Fact: #2537
The first documented mention of a cricket bat dates back 400 years ago, when an inquest was held following the… Read More
Prawn Stars
Fact: #2536
Despite their name, ‘Parktown prawns’ are actually crickets. Named after the Parktown suburb in Johannesburg, they are known for startling… Read More