1,260 Heartbeats per Minute

1,260 Heartbeats per Minute

The hummingbird is a fascinating little creature: it's the tiniest bird in the world, sees ultraviolet light, and its heart beats up to 1,260 times per minute. That is pretty impressive when you think a hummingbird baby is generally smaller than a penny.

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