Vampire bats adopt orphans, and are one of the few mammals known to risk their own lives to share food with less fortunate roost-mates.
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The head of a jellyfish is called the "Bell."
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It's possible to train your cat to use the toilet as a litter box and even flush afterwards.
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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Parrot parents "name" their children with a signature call.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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