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Laura Kapelari

Laura Kapelari

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Yes, some species of owls are long-legged birds

Do owls hide surprisingly long legs under their feathers? In a graphic shared on Facebook in South Africa, an owl is shown standing, only its clawed feet visible below its coat of feathers. But in the next photo, the owl’s feathers have been lifted to reveal long skinny legs that seem ...

Yes, moustachioed horses are a thing!

A graphic shared on Facebook in South Africa makes a delightful claim: “If you ever feel sad, just remember that horses can grow moustaches.” It shows two close-up photos of horses sporting long curling hair below their nostrils – hair that looks a lot like moustaches. Can horses g...

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