10 Lesser-Known Facts About Animals That Made People Say ‘Aww’

There has never been a more ideal three since Harry, Hermione, and Ron walked the halls of Hogwarts, and we at Bored Panda are adamant that cuteness, animal pictures, and education go hand in hand. Therefore, the "Awwducational" community on Reddit is our best pick, offering healthy content and scientific facts everywhere.

The subreddit, which has three million members and has been active since 2012, offers heart-warming and mind-satisfying images together with instructive animal data. Pandas, take a large cup of hot tea, curl up with a blanket, and start browsing through the many "awwducational" pictures we have for you today. 

#1

When rescued orphaned baby bats are wrapped snugly in blankets, they mimic the warmth of their mother's wings.

I was interested in finding out more about the boundaries between trivial and, well, rarer animal facts and whether or not they are subjective, as r/Awwducational advises against sharing them with the community. Bored Panda was informed by moderator u/AGreatWind, however, that things aren't nearly as subjective as they might appear at first.

Posts that are more appropriate for /r/Aww, like "this cat and dog are friends" or "tigers have beautiful stripes," are subject to this restriction. Although those are facts, they are unimportant and belong in the subreddits dedicated to sheer attractiveness. According to the trivial fact rule, such posts will be deleted," the moderator clarified.

"Rather than distinguishing between well-known and lesser-known information or postings, the rule is to filter out items with extremely little effort.

#2

The first animal to ever pose an existential question is the African grey parrot, Alex. "What Colour Are You?" he asked.

#3

The smallest and most prevalent falcon in North America is the American kestrel. Another name for it is the Sparrow Hawk.

#4

Less than 3,000 Pygmy hippos remain in the wild, making them critically endangered. For the first time in three decades, the San Diego Zoo has produced one. He is two months old and goes by Akobi.

#5

The snake-stomping legs of secretary birds are well-known; one kick produced about 195 Newtons of force.

#6

"Rollie Pollies" remove heavy metals from soil and protect groundwater, according to a new study. We Appreciate These Small Helpers!

#7

To seem larger, red pandas may stand on their hind legs.

#8

Capybaras are gregarious creatures that get along with a wide range of other creatures, such as turtles, llamas, rabbits, dogs, cats, chickens, and ducks

#9

There are no major natural predators for manatees, and they may coexist peacefully with gators.

#10

It is possible to train wolverines to rescue avalanche survivors.