Vulcans are the most interesting alien race that the Star Trek series has ever introduced to us. Yes, that's a pretty bold statement to make, given that the numerous Star Trek television shows released have given us so many new alien species to peruse through. But just consider how much time and energy has been spent in constructing the history of the Vulcan race. If you were to Google information about Vulcans, you'd find page upon page detailing facts about them.

Plus, we can't forget about the greatest Vulcan of them all. Spock was the first Vulcan we ever met, and his existence has had lasting repercussions in the universe.  Spock was the best character in the original series, so much so that aspects of his behavior have been carried over into new characters in new series. And in some of these series, Spock's characteristics don't just make an appearance within brand new characters; he makes an appearance himself. Just take a look at the new show, Star Trek: Discovery. 

All this hype about Vulcans has probably got you very curious about what they're like. Unless you're a rabid, avid fan, you won't know too much about the minutiae of their biology and behavior. They look human, right? How different could they be? The answer is very. And because Star Trek fans are crazy about Vulcans, there is a lot of available information about how their bodies function. Read on if you want a closer look at Vulcan anatomy.

Pointy Ears For Pointed Hearing

One of the most observable differences between a Vulcan and a human on the surface is the tips of their ears. Where a human has rounded ends, a Vulcan has pointed ones.

As we (and by we I mean fans of the original series) can all recall, one of Leonard McCoy's nicknames for Spock was "old Pointy Ears." These pointed ears allow Vulcans to have a heightened sense of hearing. Vulcans have a better sense of hearing than humans because of this.

Strong Stomachs

Have you ever eaten food that you've never eaten before, and because it was so foreign to your digestive system, you had...problems...later on? Now imagine if you existed in a world where countless amounts of alien food were available to you. Yikes, your poor stomach.

Vulcans don't have to worry too much about all that bother. The digestive tract of a Vulcan is hardy. It's able to adapt to the wide variety of alien food out in the galaxy. Now don't you wish you had the stomach of a Vulcan?

Live Really Long And Prosper

No Vulcan saying is more recognizable than the phrase, "Live long and prosper." However, knowing the average lifespan of a Vulcan makes the saying seem a little self-serving now.

Vulcans live for about 200 years.

(With those pointy ears of theirs, their longevity makes them seem like Elves from The Lord of The Rings.) That's probably how they have learned to be so logical and patient. They have years to perfect the art of common sense, pithy sentences, and the upraised brow.

Feeling Thirsty? They Aren't

The planet Vulcan is a hot place with little water to be found on the surface. The few glimpses we have gotten of the planet from Star Trek episodes and movies have corroborated this. As such, Vulcan anatomy has learned to adapt to such conditions.

A Vulcan can go days without water.

They're like the camels of alien races in Star Trek. Pretty nifty, huh? If you think about it, can you recall a specific instance where you saw Spock drink a cup of water? I can't.

The Heart Of The Matter

The insides of a Vulcan are completely different from a human's insides. They must be, if a Vulcan's heart is right around where a human's liver would be. This is great if a Vulcan were to get wounded in the chest region. But this is not so good if a Vulcan were to get wounded on the right side of their abdomen.

I don't believe Vulcans have a pledge where they put a hand over their hearts, but it would be funny if they did. They would have to place a hand on their tummies.

The Inimitable Mind Meld

Let's not forget the iconic Mind Meld that Vulcans can perform. All a Vulcan has to do is place their fingertips on the forehead of whoever they're trying to Meld with, and they can form a mental connection with that person.

It is very much an empathic connection. Vulcans will be able to feel the emotions of the person they are melding with. At the same time, they can transfer their own thoughts and emotions to the person they are connecting with, too.

Dealing With Subarctic Temperatures

Vulcans do really well in high temperatures since their home planet, Vulcan, is one scorcher of a planet. Conversely, Vulcans don't do too well with the cold. Low temperatures are one of their only weaknesses.

Since their race did not acclimate to freezing winds and like environmental hazards, Vulcans get hit pretty hard by those kinds of things. If a Vulcan does not bundle up before heading out into snowy climes, they had better look out.

The Love Fever

The calm and logical Vulcans must undergo a period of great emotional upheaval every seven years. This time is called the "Plak tow," which means "blood fever" in the Vulcan tongue.

For some reason, during this time, all Vulcans feel an urge to procreate.

It drives them loony. If they don't engage in the Vulcan ritual of Pon Farr, their desires will drive them into a rage. Doesn't sound like your typical Vulcan behavior, but I guess everyone has to let off steam somehow.

The Brows To End All Brows

You may not have noticed--oh, who am I kidding? You should have noticed that Spock has a weird thing going on with his eyebrow game. His eyebrows sweep upward dramatically, in a sharper slope than most human eyebrows do.

This is a trait common to all Vulcans. I honestly have no clue as to why their species evolved to have eyebrows that look like that. I have not the slightest idea what evolutionary benefits those eyebrows might bestow upon the Vulcans.

Someone Isn't Feeling Salty

Sodium chloride plays a fairly major role in the human body. It makes up about 0.4% of a human body's weight, and it takes part in chemical equations occurring throughout the innards of a human being.

Vulcans have only minuscule bits of sodium chloride coursing through their bodies. Their body chemistry gets by with only the smallest of amounts. Oh, and for those of you who didn't know, sodium chloride is the fancy name for common salt.