A tortoise named Adwaita lived to 255 years old. To put it into perspective, he was born before the United States of America existed and his death was announced on CNN (1750-2006).
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Dire wolves actually existed, living up to 10,000 years ago before going extinct.
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Lurch, a Watusi bull, had the largest horns in the world.
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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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A group of unicorns is called a blessing.
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Bats sleep 18-20 hours per day.
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The largest breed of rabbit is the Flemish Giant.
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