Fact's

[Yogi]

Originally posted by bigboab@9 February 2004 - 14:36
Fact: flying fish dont fly.



There are about a hundred species of fish that fall within the general category popularly called flying fish. But none of them is capable of genuine flight.

These fish which have enlarged pectoral fins, that look like wings, can, however, glide just above the surface of the water at about 10 mph for up to 200 yds. They have even been known to land accidentally on the decks of passing boats. Their gliding is usually an effort to escape predators, particularly dolphins.

I saw them fly..........really.....

Granted, there were a few dolphins around and i wasn't exactly sober..........



Yogi

[Aaron_T]

the price of beer is going up and up

[sir waffle]

Did u know ducks can breathe out the arse

[Aaron_T]

Originally posted by sir waffle@9 February 2004 - 12:37
Did u know ducks can breathe out the arse

I WOULD HATE TO GIVE IT MOUTH TO MOUTH THEN

[Aaron_T]

come on people more amazing facts please

[j2k4]

Black-eyed peas are actually beans.

How's that for amazing, huh?

[Aaron_T]

Originally posted by j2k4@9 February 2004 - 16:49
Black-eyed peas are actually beans.

How's that for amazing, huh?

i nearly fell from my seat with excitement there

[DanB]

Originally posted by bigboab@9 February 2004 - 13:36
Fact: flying fish dont fly.



There are about a hundred species of fish that fall within the general category popularly called flying fish. But none of them is capable of genuine flight.

These fish which have enlarged pectoral fins, that look like wings, can, however, glide just above the surface of the water at about 10 mph for up to 200 yds. They have even been known to land accidentally on the decks of passing boats. Their gliding is usually an effort to escape predators, particularly dolphins.

Flying squirrels don't fly either

The flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus) is a sociable, noisy rodent that doesn't really fly; it glides from trees, using a flap of loose skin that connects its front and hind legs It can glide up to 150 feet (46 m), steering with its tail. It lands on a tree trunk, gripping it with all four feet.

This squirrel is nocturnal (most active at night). It has a life span of about 5 years in the wild, and about 13 years in captivity. Flying squirrels live in deciduous forests in North America. The flying squirrel is an endangered species.

Anatomy: Flying squirrels have brown-gray fur, large eyes, and clawed feet. Northern flying squirrels are about 8 inches (20 cm) long (plus a 6 inch (15 cm) long tail. Southern flying squirrels are smaller and more aggressive than Northern flying squirrels. Baby flying squirrels are born in nests (usually in tree cavities) and are blind and hairless at birth.

Diet: Squirrels eat mostly plants, like seeds, nuts, leaves, maple sap, bulbs, bark, flowers, and roots. Less often, they eat insects, eggs, worms, eggs, small birds, and other small animals.

Predators: Flying Squirrels are hunted by weasels, foxes, hawks, and coyotes.

[Aaron_T]

Originally posted by danb+9 February 2004 - 17:09--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (danb @ 9 February 2004 - 17:09)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-bigboab@9 February 2004 - 13:36
Fact: flying fish dont fly.



There are about a hundred species of fish that fall within the general category popularly called flying fish. But none of them is capable of genuine flight.

These fish which have enlarged pectoral fins, that look like wings, can, however, glide just above the surface of the water at about 10 mph for up to 200 yds.&nbsp; They have even been known to land accidentally on the decks of passing boats. Their gliding is usually an effort to escape predators, particularly dolphins.

Flying squirrels don&#39;t fly either

The flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus) is a sociable, noisy rodent that doesn&#39;t really fly; it glides from trees, using a flap of loose skin that connects its front and hind legs It can glide up to 150 feet (46 m), steering with its tail. It lands on a tree trunk, gripping it with all four feet.

This squirrel is nocturnal (most active at night). It has a life span of about 5 years in the wild, and about 13 years in captivity. Flying squirrels live in deciduous forests in North America. The flying squirrel is an endangered species.

Anatomy: Flying squirrels have brown-gray fur, large eyes, and clawed feet. Northern flying squirrels are about 8 inches (20 cm) long (plus a 6 inch (15 cm) long tail. Southern flying squirrels are smaller and more aggressive than Northern flying squirrels. Baby flying squirrels are born in nests (usually in tree cavities) and are blind and hairless at birth.

Diet: Squirrels eat mostly plants, like seeds, nuts, leaves, maple sap, bulbs, bark, flowers, and roots. Less often, they eat insects, eggs, worms, eggs, small birds, and other small animals.

Predators: Flying Squirrels are hunted by weasels, foxes, hawks, and coyotes. [/b][/quote]
nice facts there Dan

[DanB]

Why thank you Azzz :">