Welcome Buzz Pet readers to the first part of a 5 post series highlighting the often strange but true facts relating to all things pets!

For example, did you know that a baby rabbit is called a kitten? Or that frogs have an ear drum outside of their head? Neither did I! So let’s start the series today with my Top 10 Strange But True Pet Facts.

Fact 1: The first animal in orbit was a Russian dog named Laika, in 1959.

Fact 2: A cat purrs at the same speed of a diesel engine - about 26 cycles per second.

Fact 3: The Australian Emu cannot walk backward.

Fact 4: A rat can last without water longer than a camel can.

Fact 5: The Border Collie is the world’s most intelligent breed.

Fact 6: Every cat’s paw print is unique - just like fingerprints.

Fact 7: Equinophobia is the term used to describe someone who has a fear of horses.

Fact 8: The greyhound can reach up to speeds of 67km per hour.

Fact 9: Salmonella can be present on the skin of reptiles.

Fact 10: Chickens cannot swallow whilst they are upside down.

That is all for this post folks, stay tuned for the second part of this series for the next 10 Strange But True Pet Facts!

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