The Lion's Mane Jellyfish is the largest jellyfish in the world. They have been swimming in arctic waters since before the dinosaurs (over 650 million years ago).
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Queen ants have one of the longest life-spans of any known insect - typically up to 30 years. Western harvester ant queens can live up to 40 years!
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
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Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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The head of a jellyfish is called the "Bell."
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Christmas Island has bridges for crabs to stop them getting run over during the mass migration.
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The reindeer is the only mammal that can see UV light.
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