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5/16 Starfish have eyes—one on the end of each of their arms—but what they do with them was anyone’s guess. Starfish have historically been thought of as simple animals. Since their eyes are also relatively simple and because they lack a brain, it was difficult to figure out how or even if they could see.

5/15 Starfish do not have blood and a heart. Instead of blood, they have a water vascular system. That system pumps seawater through the tube feet and throughout the starfish’s body. Starfish use filtered seawater to pump nutrients through their nervous system.

5/14 Starfish are star-shaped, but they are not fish. They are invertebrates (animals without backbones) that live in the sea. Although these creatures cannot swim, they are very good at crawling and can walk up strands of seaweed and climb down the sides of rocks.

5/13 Star fish have no brain and no blood.

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Star fish cannot survive in fresh water.

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Star fish can live up to 35 years.

5/10 Hummingbirds that fly up and hover in front of your face are exhibiting their naturally curious and inquisitive nature. Additionally, if you frequently feed hummingbirds in your home garden, hummingbirds are known to not only associate you with a source of their food but can also recognize you.

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No other birds can fly like hummingbirds. They can fly forward, backward, and even upside down! Hummingbirds are also the only vertebrae capable of hovering for a period of time during flight.

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Hummingbirds are nearly always in flight. However, they do occasionally stop flying, whether it be to rest from an injury or sleep. When this happens, their heartbeat slows down, and their body temperature decreases.

5/7 Hummingbirds – After mating, the female spends a few days building her nest and then lays two tiny eggs, each around the size of a jellybean.May

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The 2020–21 North American winter was the most significant winter season to affect North America in several years, and the costliest on record, with a damage total of at least $201.845 billion. The season featured 6 storms ranking on the Regional Snowfall Index scale, with 4 storms ranking as at least a Category 3

5/4 Birds that cannot fly.
It may seem strange that among the more than 10,000 bird species in the world today is a group that literally cannot fly or sing, and whose wings are more fluff than feather. These are the ratites: the ostrich, emu, rhea, kiwi and cassowary.

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The calliope hummingbird is the smallest native bird in North America at 3.1-3.5 inches long and weighs only 0.1 ounces with a wingspan of 4.1-4.3 inches.

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California Condors are the largest wild birds in North America. The wings are exceptionally long and broad, with long primary feathers giving a fingered look to the wingtips. In flight the body is noticeably bulky, the head appears small, and the tail is short and broad.

5/1 What is the difference between a tornado watch and warning?
Watches are issued by the Storm Prediction Center for counties where tornadoes may occur. The watch area is typically large, covering numerous counties or even states. Tornado Warning: Take Action! A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar.