Animals
Exploring "Why" questions about Animals
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Why do planes need to fly so high?
First, the word is aerodynamic. Second, air resistance is *higher* at lower altitudes because air is denser there. There is less drag higher up.
Why do goldfish grow as big as their surroundings?
They're large pond fish. When kept in bowls, they suffer from ammonia poisoning, stunting their growth before killing them.
Why is it okay to eat under-cooked beef or eggs, but considered too risky to eat under-cooked chicken or pork?
Unless it is ground up, beef only has bacteria that are harmful to humans on its outer surface. Look up "Pittsburgh Rare" for the extreme way to have a steak. Eggs are self-contained, no exposure to t
Why are fish “allergic” to air?
Fish are no more allergic to air then you are to water. We have lungs, these take the Oxygen (O^2) out of the air and use it in our bodies. Fish have gills, these take the O^2 out of water.
Why do animals like birds and squirrels move around in twitchy motions, when other animals move around smoothly?
Birds and squirrels cannot move their eyeballs, so in order to look at something they have to turn their entire head/body, resulting in the "twitchy" motion.
Why does beef turn brown when it’s cooked, but chicken turns white?
There is a certain molecule in meat which gives its red color, that molecule is called myoglobin. Since the molecule is found in all types of meat it is the number myoglobin molecules that differ betw
Why do cats have a ‘no fucks given’ nature, where as dogs don’t.
Dogs are descended from pack animals and have social instincts, cats are descended from solitary predators.
Why are we supposed to pay 3 billion to “secure the border” but we never hold Mexico accountable?
Do you think the Mexican government cares? Do you think that, even if they did, they could do something about it? The US government, even when it cares and tries to do something, has been unable to re
Why is something like Snapchat worth billions because of its potential revenue, but Reddit is not?
Because Snapchat has network value that Reddit does not. That means that Snapchat knows who you're friends with, who you communicate with, and who communicates with you (in addition to your cell phone
Why do cats (including lions, etc.) like to rub their faces/chins on humans and other animals?
Cats produce pheromones from glands in various spots on their heads. By rubbing their faces on objects/people they can mark them with their scent.