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9. LIONS ARE THE ONLY CATS WHO ROAR TOGETHER
Lions are the only known cat species where individuals roar together - with even young cubs joining in with their mews. The calling sequence usually lasts about 40 seconds. A group of lions, also called 'a pride', often roar together to mark their territory - a roar can be heard from 5 miles away.

10. THERE AREN’T AS MANY LIONS AS YOU’D THINK
There are thought to be as few as 23,000 lions left in the wild. When you think there are around 415,000 wild African elephants, you realise lion numbers are incredibly low. In fact, lions have disappeared from over 90% of their historical range.

21/11/2022

5. Some are fast and could even beat a cheetah!

Most dogs could easily outrun a human – they’re built to run and chase! The fastest breed of dog by far, though, is the Greyhound. These speedy sight hounds can reach a top speed of 45mph within seconds of starting to run

‘But how does this beat a cheetah?’ we hear you ask. Well, while a cheetah can get up to almost 70mph, they can only keep this going for around 30 seconds. Greyhounds, on the other hand, could easily run at speeds in excess of 35mph for seven miles. So despite the cheetah’s head start, they’d soon overtake!

6. Dogs don’t sweat like we do

While dogs do sweat, don’t expect them to be getting damp armpits any time soon. Where humans sweat watery liquid to cool down, dogs produce a pheromone laden oily substance that us humans can’t detect (dogs know it’s there because of that great sense of smell). The only place that dogs sweat like us is on their paws, so instead they pant to cool down. This is why it’s so important to keep your dog cool on those warmer days to make it easier on them.

21/11/2022

3. Dogs can sniff at the same time as breathing

Dogs rely a lot on their sense of smell to find food, potential dangers, and friends, so needless to say they sniff a lot. Their noses are designed so smells can stay in their nose while air can move in and out of their lungs at the same time, which means they can breathe freely and still work out what that smell is!

4. Some dogs are incredible swimmers

So, not all dogs like water, but the ones that do tend to be pretty good swimmers (but again, not all are so always keep an eye on your dog in case they decide to take a dip out and about).

Newfoundlands are so good in the water that for years they’ve been used as water rescue dogs. In 2016, a brave Newfoundland called Whizz was awarded the PDSA Order of Merit for saving nine people from the sea over his career as a water rescue dog. Read more about Whizz’s amazing rescues.

21/11/2022

Dogs are great – they provide us with love, companionship and are always there when we need them. But did you know there’s far more to dogs than meets the eye?
We all know dogs have been ‘man’s best friend’ for thousands of years, but there’s loads more to our four-legged friends which makes them really amazing.

We’ve put together some of our favourite canine facts so you can learn a little more about your pooch.

1. Their sense of smell is at least 40x better than ours

The area of cells in the brain that detect different smells is around 40 times larger in dogs than humans. This means that your dog can pick up on way more smells than we ever could. This is why dogs are often used to sniff out people, drugs and even money!

In fact, a number of our own hero hounds were awarded PDSA medals for their noses! Arms and explosives search dog Buster (pictured above) was awarded his PDSA Dickin Medal in 2003 for his remarkable service in Iraq – he located a large amount of weapons and explosives linked to an extremist group, saving the lives of many civilians and service personnel. Read more stories about our incredible medal recipients.

2. Some have such good noses they can sniff out medical problems

Yup, medical detection dogs are a thing. Because their sense of smell is so great, some dogs can be trained to sniff out medical conditions. They are used to diagnose a particular condition or to alert their owners if they need more medication. Some are even being trained to sniff out Covid-19!

One of these incredible dogs is Medical Detection Dog Pal (pictured above), who was awarded the PDSA Order of Merit. Pal played a vital role in diabetic owner Claire’s life by alerting her of changes in her blood sugar. If not caught in time, these changes could have killed her. Read more about their incredible bond.

20/11/2022

7. LIONS ARE BIG EATERS
Lions can eat up to 40kg of meat in a single meal - around a quarter of their body weight. Their tongues have sharp-pointed rasps, called papillae, which are used to scrape meat off the bones.

8. THEY HUNT DURING STORMS
Lions do most of their hunting at night as their eyes have adapted to the dark and this gives them a huge advantage over their prey. They hunt more during storms as the noise and wind make it harder for prey to see and hear them. When hunting, lionesses have specific roles. Some play the role of 'centre' and others the role of 'wing' - the wings chase the prey towards the centres.

19/11/2022

5. LION CUBS ARE REARED TOGETHER
A pride of lions is usually made up of related females and their cubs, plus a male or small group of males who defend their pride. The lionesses rear their cubs together and cubs can suckle from any female with milk.

6. LIONS CAN GET THEIR WATER FROM PLANTS
Lions are highly adaptable and can live in very dry areas like the Kalahari Desert. Here they get most of their water from their prey and will even drink from plants such as the Tsamma melon.

19/11/2022

3. THEY START OFF SPOTTY
Young lions have rosettes and spots on their sandy coats, but these generally disappear as they mature.

4. THE MAGNIFICENT MANES ON MALE LIONS TELL A STORY
Male lions grow impressive manes the older they get. These manes grow up to 16cm long and are a sign of dominance. The older they get, the darker their manes go. As well as attracting females, their manes may also protect their neck and head from injuries during fights.

18/11/2022

1. NEARLY ALL WILD LIONS LIVE IN AFRICA, BUT ONE SMALL POPULATION EXISTS ELSEWHERE
In the wild, there are two formally recognised lion subspecies. The African lion (Panthera leo leo) is found in Africa, south of the Sahara desert. The Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) exists in one small population around Gir Forest National Park in western India. Wild lions in the west and central Africa are more closely related to these Asiatic lions in India than to those found in southern and east Africa.

2. MALE LIONS CAN WEIGH 30 STONE
On average, male lions weigh 190kg (almost 30 stone) and females weigh 126kg (almost 20 stone). They need this weight and power behind them to hunt large prey and defend their pride.

14/11/2022

15. Germany Has Over 400 Zoos
Germany is home to 414 zoos! This means that the country of Germany has more zoos than the entire United States. The Berlin Zoolischer Garten is the oldest and largest zoo in Germany. It has the largest collection of animals in the world. The Berlin Zoo has 19,500 animals and 1,500 species spread out along 84 acres of land. It gets a ton of tourists each year. Between the zoo and the aquarium, over 3 million people visit this attraction every year.

16. A Third Of Germany Is Covered In Forests

Germany is covered in over 11.4 million hectares worth of forests. This amounts to roughly 32% worth of German ground covered in trees.

If you are an outdoorsman who loves to spend time in nature, don’t skip over a trip to Germany. There is a vast expanse of beautiful forest to visit which gives way to camping experiences you can’t have at home.

14/11/2022

7. JFK Was Not A Jelly Donut
There is a popular myth that American president John F. Kennedy stood in front of the Berlin Wall in 1963 and proclaimed to listeners “Ich bin ein Berliner.” Newsrooms across the world told the tale of how the American president proclaimed proudly that he was a “jelly donut.”

Berliner is a word for jelly donut but not in Berlin. In Berlin, the word is Pfannkuchen.

He indeed delivered a speech on that day. And Kennedy was known for having a hard time with foreign languages. But he knew what he was saying during that speech.

Kennedy was correct in what he said. In fact, he went off-script and delivered a memorable speech to tense Berliners.

8. Germany Has The World’s Largest Cathedral
The Cologne Cathedral is located in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe. It is home to the second-tallest spires. These huge spires make for the largest church in the entire world.

When architects started to build the Cologne Cathedral, it was all the way back in 1248. Construction of the cathedral didn’t finish until 1880.

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5. Gummy Bears Are A German Invention
Hans Riegel of Bonn, Germany created his own sweets company in 1920. He was fed up with his unrewarding career as a confectionary worker. He started off making candies that were hard and colorless and his wife was his delivery person!

He came up with the idea to create gelatin-based fruit snacks when his hard candies stopped selling at street fairs. He didn’t completely invent the recipe himself, but he did perfect it. They take inspiration from Turkish delight and Japanese rice candy.

6. The First Oktoberfest Was A Wedding

The first Oktoberfest took place on October 12, 1810. It lasted for five days and was meant to celebrate the marriage between the crown prince of Bavaria (who later became King Ludwig I) to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen.

It eventually grew into a yearly anniversary that included an annual agricultural fair, music, and food vendors. As time passed, booths became beer halls and brewers now build temporary structures that hold upwards of 6,000 people.

Each year, about 2 million gallons of beer are consumed during Oktoberfest. It’s a festival that includes parades, amusement rides, games, and dancing. More than 6 million people come to celebrate Oktoberfest each year.

14/11/2022

3. Beer Is A Food In Bavaria

In most parts of Germany, beer is simply a drink to be enjoyed. But in Bavaria, it’s a way of life. In Bavaria, the average person drinks around 150 liters of beer per year! Read more: Best Things to do in Munich, Germany

Bavarians consume more beer than any other state in Germany. In fact, almost half of the breweries in Germany are in Bavaria. It has the highest density in the whole Federal Republic! Also read: The Essential Guide to Germany’s Romantic Road

Bavaria has huge beer halls and cellars. It’s deeply ingrained in their culture and their way of life. If you’re a beer lover, make sure you visit Bavaria and take a tour of all the breweries, getting a taste of all the different breweries!

4. Germany Loves Bread

Another fun fact about Germany is that it has over 300 kinds of bread. And that doesn’t even consider regional varieties!

There are over 1,200 kinds of pastries, cakes, and other baked goods as well. If you’re a foodie who loves to experience cultural foods, Germany is a one-of-a-kind location for you to try a little bit of everything.

Here are some kinds of bread that you have to try when you go to Germany:

Brötchen
Pretzel
Vollkornbrot
Milchbrötchen
Germany really is a carb-lover’s paradise.

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