Category: Mammal

Have you ever heard a slightly creepy and mysterious rumor about hippos? The rumor states that “hippos secrete blood sweat.” Actually, half of this rumor is true, and half is false.

It is a fact that hippos secrete a red fluid, but it is not blood. This red fluid has two amazing roles that protect the hippo’s skin under Africa’s intense environmental conditions.

“Sunscreen”: By covering the skin, this fluid protects the hippo’s delicate hide from strong ultraviolet rays.

“Sterilization & Moisturizing”: This fluid has the effect of suppressing the growth of bacteria while also protecting the skin from drying out.

A hippo’s “red sweat” is actually a hippo-specific “natural luxury skincare (sunscreen & cream)” that evolved to survive harsh environments.

Did you know about the surprising lifestyle habit behind a koala’s cute appearance? Actually, koalas sleep for a whopping “22 hours” a day. This is one of the longest sleep durations in the animal kingdom.

Why do they need to sleep for such a long time? The secret lies in their main food source: “eucalyptus leaves.” Eucalyptus actually contains toxins that are harmful to many animals.

Koalas consume a vast amount of energy to break down these eucalyptus toxins within their bodies. Therefore, by dedicating almost all their time to sleep, except for the “2 hours” spent eating, they minimize physical exhaustion. It turns out a koala’s sleep is an amazing survival strategy for living in a harsh environment.