The male praying mantis cannot copulate while its head is attached to its body. The female initiates sex by ripping the males head off.
85
Cats sleep for 70% of their lives.
8
A slug has four noses.
136
In 30 minutes, the average body gives off enough heat (combined) to bring a half gallon of water to boil.
198
Ants make up 1/10 of the total world animal tissue. The total biomass of all the ants on Earth is about equal to the total biomass of all the people.
85
Penguins can convert salt water into fresh water.
97
Flies are deaf.
379
According to scientific studies, a rat's performance in a maze can be improved by playing music written by Mozart.
46