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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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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A group of unicorns is called a blessing.
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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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The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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Vanilla flavoring is sometimes made with an ingredient from beaver pee.
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Domestic pigs average a top speed of about 11 miles per hour.
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The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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