Native to much of sub-Saharan Africa, The saddle-billed stork is one of, if not the tallest stork species in the world, with adults in the wild reaching heights of 145 to 150 cm (4 ft 9 in to 4 ft 11 in), while some in captivity reach heights of up to 150 to 180 cm (4 ft 11 in to 5 ft 11 in). u/AJC_10_29 ADMIN MOD • Native to much of sub-Saharan Africa, The saddle-billed stork is one of, if not the tallest stork species in the world, with adults in the wild reaching heights of 145 to 150 cm (4 ft 9 in to 4 ft 11 in), while some in captivity reach heights of up to 150 to 180 cm (4 ft 11 in to 5 ft 11 in). Verified
Hooded Seals have the shortest lactation period of any mammal, as they nurse their pups for just 4 days. To ensure they pack on as much weight as possible, the pups drink nearly 45,000 calories each day. u/ExoticShock ADMIN MOD • Hooded Seals have the shortest lactation period of any mammal, as they nurse their pups for just 4 days. To ensure they pack on as much weight as possible, the pups drink nearly 45,000 calories each day. Verified