var arrayFacts=[ "Not too picky.

Like other swine, warthogs eat almost anything.

They have a varied diet and will eat grass, roots, berries, tree bark and even dead animals.

They have a snout that is good for both sniffing out their dinner and digging it up.", "Unsheathe your sword.

A warthog’s tusks can serve as weapons. With four tusks and a large shovel-shaped head, the warthog looks fierce.

When threatened, the warthog will attack with its sharp lower tusks while squealing at the top of its lungs. The lower tusks measure 6 inches long. Older warthogs have long curved upper tusks that can grow up to 2 feet.", "Maybe warthogs have touched too many frogs?

A warthog’s warts are actually thick growths of skin.

Males have the most pronounced warts. During mating season, boars ram each other in a ‘mating battle’ to see who wins the female.

The warthogs warts act as pads to cushion the blows, so they rarely hurt each other.", "Look out, coming through!

Warthogs are surely a paranoid bunch of animals.

When they decide to go into their homes, commonly called burrows, they only enter backwards, so that they can see anything that might be about to attack them. When they come out in the morning, the warthogs come crashing out as fast and loud as they can, giving them a head start on any enemies that may be lying in wait.", "Warthog love songs.

Warthog boars mate for the first time at about 4 years of age.

Despite maturing at 20 months of age, they’re not strong enough to win a ‘mating battle’ until the age of 4.

When male warthogs want to attract sows they engage in a courtship chant of rhythmic grunts which sounds like an engine that needs a tune-up.", "Go speed racer, go!

Warthogs can run 34 miles per hour. With longer legs than other swine, predators find the warthog a difficult meal to catch.

One of their favorite tactics is to dive into nearby burrows.", "Where's my mommy?

A baby wildebeest can stand within 10 to 20 minutes of birth. After birth the stay very close to their mothers, for fear of getting lost in the herd or being attacked by predators.", "The Great Migration!

The largest mammal migration in the world is that of the African wildebeest. More than a million wildebeest take part in the annual migratory circle which encompasses a distance of 300 miles.

Wildebeest is an Afrikaans word meaning 'wild beast,' though the animal is an antelope. They are also called ‘gnu’. ", "Everybody loves a clown.

The wildebeest, closely related to the topi and the hartebeest, has been called 'the clown of the veld' because of its antic behavior (it paces up and down, paws the ground and lashes its tail).", "Birthing season.

About 80 percent of wildebeest females give birth within the same 2-3 week period every year. Wildebeest are noisy creatures, and bulls emit a range of noises from loud moans to explosive snorts. ", "Scaredy cats.

American bison are famous for running together for miles at the merest hint of danger. Small herds cluster together to form large herds of several thousand cattle, and one loud snort from a frightened herd member is all it takes to start a stampede. When galloping they can reach speeds of 32 miles per hour. Bison stand over 6 feet tall, 10 feet long and weigh over 2,000 pounds.", "Love song.

The European bison has a mating call that can be heard for three miles. During mating season, competition amongst bulls is fierce and there is a lot of ramming of heads and horns and loud bellows. Bison females have a sneaky trick to make sure they get the best mate possible. Even if they have already been claimed, they will run past other bulls to stir up another fight for their affection.", "They were never even here.

Contrary to popular opinion, large herds of buffalo never roamed North America in the early days of the nation. The animals mistakenly called buffaloes in America were technically bison. The true buffalo - a native of only Africa and Asia - has long horns. The American bison, which many people called a buffalo, has shorter horns and a more pointed back.", "Bison Bill

The long shaggy coated animal that was imprinted on the earlier nickels was in fact a bison, not a buffalo, as many believe. Settlers saw these beasts roaming the plains and since they were so similar to the buffalo in Europe, they gave them the same name. When slaughter and destruction of the bison was widespread the person who held the record for killing the most was William Cody.

Known as 'Buffalo Bill', he killed over 4,000 bison while supplying meat to the railroad company. The name buffalo has been so widely used it has become synonymous with the true bison, besides can you imagine a legendary hero being called 'Bison Bill.'", "If you want to see wild buffaloes, go to the Philippines.

The tamaraw is a small, rare, wild buffalo weighing about 660 lbs.

The tamaraw was first found in 1888. It has never been found in any other area than the Filipino island of Mindoro.", "Losing a race.

Although the official count of wild Asian buffalo is about 4,000, the actual number may be much less. Since these animals tend to crossbreed, many believe there are no longer any purebreds left, but only hybrids.", "Try the next floor.

It is illegal in Texas to shoot a buffalo from a second story window. But nothing states that you can't try from another floor of the building.", "Different size families.

Buffalo herd size depends on the species.

Anoas live alone or in pairs. Gaur, Bantengs and forest buffalo form small herds up to 10 animals. American and European bison usually live in groups of 10-20 animals. The Cape buffalo lives in the largest herds, averaging 350. ", "They better learn fast.

Buffalo live 18 to 25 years in the wild and up to 36 years in captivity.

In the wild, newborn calves can walk and run shortly after they are born. This quick learning is important for them since they live in open grasslands and immobility would leave them vulnerable to potential predators. ", "Try to get some shut eye.

Buffalos do not sleep much since they are always on the look out for predators.

They tend to sleep for only 2-10 minutes at a time, and wind up getting about one hour of sleep in a 24 hour period.", "Do you have buffalo insurance?

On impact, an adult charging buffalo can hit with the force of a car traveling 35 mph.", "Divine inspiration.

In ancient times, deers were believed to be messengers from the gods.

Ancient peoples believed deers transformed themselves and either brought or sent messages to and from the gods or spirits. Many also believed a white deer would lead hunters into the forest, where the deer would show the hunter visions about his life, or future events in the community.

The white stag has also been a symbol for the presence of Christ, while the white doe is associated with the female spirits: beauty and grace. ", "How do I smell?

Although they are called deer, scientists have put Musks in a family of their own because neither sex develops antlers. Another distinctive feature they have is the male musk has a set of large upper canines projecting as much as 3 inches from the mouth. Musk deer have been hunted for years for musk, a strong smelling, jelly-like, oily secretion.

On the males, a large pouch-like gland on their lower belly produces the musk. The musk, which dries to a black powder, is used as a base for perfumes and folk medicines in the far east.", "Quick learners!

A few days after birth, a reindeer calf can outrun a human. Reindeer can migrate as far as 1,000 miles; the longest of any land animal.", "Chill out, man!

That’s exactly what reindeer must have been told a long time ago, because they can sure stand some cold temperatures! How do they do it, you ask? By eating moss!

Most animals won’t even touch moss, because it is extremely hard to digest and doesn’t do them much good in the long run, but reindeer love it! The moss contains a special chemical that acts sort of like antifreeze in a car.

Anti-freeze keeps the car from freezing up in the cold winter and that’s exactly what happens with the reindeer when they eat moss!", "Water proof.

Reindeer can lie on snow without melting it or getting wet.", "That's not fair.

A donkey will sink in quicksand but a mule will not.", "Seeing four-eyed.

The donkey's eyes are positioned so that it can see all four of its legs at the same time.", "Stay away from donkeys.

More people are killed by donkeys each year than airplane accidents.", "No biting!

African wild asses grow thick winter coats to protect them from the cold. They have adapted to the extremes of temperature in the desert.

In the spring, two animals will help each other in shedding their winter coats. They stand side by side, head to tail and nip at each others sides and necks. ", "Follow the donkey!

Burros are domesticated descendants of African wild asses. The Spanish exported African wild asses to the south-western United States in the 1500s.

African wild asses are important in African history and there are many ancient cave paintings depicting them. At one time, a man’s hand was cut off if he killed a wild ass.

They are hardy animals, well equipped to handle warm climates. They are excellent food locators as well, so if your hungry the Burro can show you where the food is. ", "Water weight.

The kiang are the largest of the wild asses. They are native to the Tibetan plateau and are sometimes called the Tibetan wild ass.

They eat to excess during a 2-3 month period when food is growing, so that they put on enough fat to help them survive the winter months. A wild ass can lose almost one-third of its body weight in winter and still survive!", "In a test of strength, 2 male giraffes will entwine their necks before going into a head slamming contest.

In these duels the males will slam their horns into their opponents body or neck, each one getting a turn. The force of the giraffe's blow is extremely powerful. In one zoo, an antelope was annoying a male giraffe. The giraffe hammered the antelope with his head, throwing the 1,000 pound animal into the air. The antelope suffered from a broken shoulder caused by the impact of landing.", "Giraffes can't cough, so they are very susceptible to throat infections.", "A giraffe's heart is huge; it weighs 25 pounds, is two feet long and has walls up to three inches thick.", "A mother giraffe often gives birth while standing, so the newborn's first experience outside the womb is a 6-foot drop to the ground.", "What's your shoe size?

Horse’s have sharp hooves that are incredibly susceptible to cold, heat, and varying terrains. Therefore, the animal must wear shoes to protect their hooves from the elements, otherwise the hooves will be ragged, unstable, and unsafe for the horse.

A horse’s hooves are constantly growing so they need to be trimmed regularly. A blacksmith can make shoes that are fit specifically for each horse’s hooves no matter their length or size.", "Belly up to the bar.

In Temple, Texas you can't ride a horse and buggy through the town square, but it is okay to ride your horse into a saloon.", "Work off the extra weight.

A horse that is 1200 lbs eats over 7 times its weight each year. A horse that is grazing in the field all day will be constantly eating, in spite of their very small stomach.

This is because they have very quick digestive systems. Once the food passes through their stomach, it needs to be filled up again.", "Can’t we all just get along?

Horses are very sensitive animals and can easily pick up on how a person is feeling.

When you are happy, they are happy, when you are angry, so are they. So be aware of your attitude when riding a horse. It may not be a good idea to ride while you are feeling frustrated.

The horse will also let you know whether they like you or not. Just hold out your hand to a horse, palm up; if he comes over and blows air into your hand, you’ve made a new friend!", "Let's give 'em a hand.

Horses are measured by the length of the average human hand, not by inches or feet.

The average hand is around 4 inches. Therefore, for every human hand (hh) a horse is measured in, you can multiply 4 inches to determine the horse’s approximate height in inches or feet!

The average size for the various types of non-pony horses range in height from 15-18 hh, though some horses may be a bit taller. Ponies are under 14 hh.", "Eat several small meals a day, just like horses.

Horses can eat a wide variety of things including grass, nuts, oats, barley, hay, chaff, and bran. They have small stomachs for their size, which means they need to be fed quite often in small amounts.

The most common thing a horse will eat is grass, although when they are in the stables it is common for them to eat hay since they obviously cannot get grass. If a horse works a lot, it is going to need extra energy. This is why oats, nuts, barley, chaff, and bran are good. It keeps their energy levels up.", "Look that way and that way!

Horses can see in two directions at once.", "Look straight ahead.

Horses cannot see directly in front of them.

If you have ever seen the large dark eyes of a horse, you would know they are located directly on either side of the horse’s muzzle. The separation between the horse’s eyes prevents them from seeing directly in front of them. They can see in every other direction, however, except of course, directly behind them.", "Quicksilver.

Horses are part of the equus family. Equus means quickness in Greek.

The name of the family fits horses because they are naturally quick animals. Horses are commonly used in racing for this very reason.

The average horse can run over 30 mph, while a race horse can reach up to 45!", "Spring Forward!

The best time to breed your horse is 11 months prior to spring, because spring is the best time for birth. In spring' the grass is growing and is fresh for the mother to feed on during the last part of her pregnancy and just after birth. This is when she needs her strength the most.

Foals are usually born in the evening since a mare in the wild is vulnerable during the day. Also wild horses run in packs and the mares and foals need to be ready to take off.

The birth of a foal is a very private thing to the mare so only a few people should be present.", "No horses allowed.

Over a thousand years ago, Vikings brought horses to Iceland. In the ninth-century, a law was passed in Iceland that banned the importation of any animal to Iceland.

Not only did they do this to keep the breed pure, but also to keep out diseases.

The law is still in effect today, and if anyone takes a horse out of the country for a competition they can never return. People tried overturning the law, but when disease was brought in on the horses' equipment, they agreed to retain the law and actually modified it. It now states that any equipment taken out with the horse, cannot reenter Iceland.", "I want a pony.

Ponies are not baby horses. They are actually a full-grown type of horse.

Many people wrongly call baby horses ponies. They are not ponies. Baby horses are actually called foals. A female foal is called a filly. A male foal is called a colt.

A pony is a full-grown breed that is under 14.2 hh at its full height. This is 58 inches in height or about the size of a child - 4 feet 10 inches tall!", "The grand daddy of them all!

The Arabian horse is believed to be the oldest breed of horse alive today. Some horse historians suggest their lineage go as far back as 2500 BC.

Arabians are beautiful horses with excellent skeletal structures. They have large eyes, bodies that tapers to the head, and they usually stand between 14.2 and 15 hh tall. The Arabian has one less rib (17), one less lumbar bone (5), and two fewer tail vertebrae (16) than most breeds (excluding ponies) and are therefore smaller.

Many of the horses today are believed to be descended from Arabians.", "Excuse me, shire.

The largest breed of horse is the Shire. Since the English have a strong reputation for breeding the shire horse, many historians believe this is where the horse originated.

Records of the horse reach back to medieval times, when it was known as the 'Great Horse'. During this time, the English army bred the animals to grow bigger and bigger, since their riders often wore 400 lbs of armor.

Today, the standard size for a Shire is 17-19 hh (human hands) tall and between 1700-2400 lbs.", "For the record...

The oldest horse on record was a barge horse called 'Old Billy' and lived for 62 years!

Horses are full grown when they are around 3-4 years old. Most horses live between 20-25 years, though it is common to have a horse live as many as 30.", "Heads or tails.

The tail of a horse has multiple purposes.

A horse uses its tail to swat away flies, gnats, and other annoying bugs that try to swarm around them. It also keeps the horse's hind end warm. This area gives off excessive heat and can chill a horse extensively if the horse’s tail is not long enough. The tail is even used to send out signals to other horses!

Excessive trimming of the tail is not good for a horse. In fact, tail docking (cutting a horse’s tail very short) is illegal in many parts of the world. This is because their tail is so important to them.", "All shapes and sizes.

There are over 350 breeds of horses in the world. The various types of horses are split up into four different groups and categorized by weight and height.

There are light horses, which weigh up to 1300 lbs and heavy horses, which weigh from 1300 lbs to 2400 lbs. Ponies are horses under 14.2 hh (58 inches). And finally, there are feral horses, like mustangs, that have escaped domestication and returned to their wild state.", "Stand on your own four feet.

Within 1-2 hours after a foal (baby horse) is born it can stand up and walk!

The mare's (female horse) pregnancy usually lasts 11 months. Foals are born with long legs that allow them to stand within a few hours of birth.

They will drink milk from their mother for nourishment and try to feed on grass even though it can be hard to reach since their legs are so long.", "How long was the fastest Pony Express ride?

The fastest Pony Express ride was 7 days, 17 hours and carried Lincoln's inaugural address.

The nation at the time was on the brink of Civil War and no one was sure which side California would take. Therefore, they hoped to get Lincoln's address to them as soon as possible.

As soon as the speech was telegraphed to St. Joseph, Missouri, the Pony Express Rider took off and got it to Sacramento, California in that record time."];