Archive for July, 2008


Peregrine Falcon Facts


The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest creatures in the world thanks to its amazing dive speeds which have been recorded as high as 200 mph. Their level flight speed of around 40-50 mph is also extremely fast with very few bird species being able to match them.
Peregrine falcons have a length of around 40-50cm, a wingspan [...]

Emperor Penguin Facts


The emperor penguin who weighs in at an almighty 90lbs and stands at an average height of 4 foot are not only one of the heaviest bird species on the planet but has an amazing life span of around 50+ years. Most other penguin species have a life expectancy of only 10 years, so it’s mind boggling and not [...]