Did You Know Some Animals Go to Kindergarten?

Seahorses Can Change Colors
Did you know that seahorses can change their color? They can go from plain brown to bright orange, blue, or green in just moments. They do this to hide from predators or to sneak up on the fish they want to catch.

Flies Live Just a Few Weeks
A fly doesn’t live very long. In summer, its whole life lasts about 3 weeks. In winter, it can live a bit longer, around 9 weeks. Even in that short time, one fly can have 500 to 700 babies!

There Are Real Lone Wolves
The term "lone wolf" doesn’t just describe people who like being alone, it comes from real wolves! Most wolves live in packs, but sometimes one decides to leave and live alone. That’s how the phrase got its meaning.

Some Animals Go to Kindergarten
In some animal families, the little ones are watched over by a few adults during the day while their parents go search for food. This happens with animals like penguins, giraffes, and ibexes. It’s kind of like animal kindergarten!

Dolphins Aren’t Fish
Dolphins may look like fish, but they’re actually mammals. That means they can’t breathe underwater, so they come up for air every few minutes just like we do. And when one dolphin is sick, its family helps it get to the surface so it won’t drown.

The First Skyscraper Was Only 12 Stories
The world’s very first skyscraper was built in Chicago and had just 12 floors! Back then, that was considered super tall. Today, 12 stories is pretty short compared to the giant skyscrapers we see around the world.

Eucalyptus Trees Came to Israel by Mail
About 120 years ago, the early settlers in Israel wanted to get rid of swampy land and the mosquitoes living there. They found a clever solution: eucalyptus trees. These trees drink a lot of water, so they ordered seeds from Australia through the mail and planted them near the swamps. The trees helped dry up the water and made the land healthier.