Sheep, goats, octopuses, and toads have rectangular pupils.
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The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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The Hercules beetle, despite weighing only 100 grams, can lift 8 kilograms, making it one of the proportionally strongest animals in the world.
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Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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The Savannah is the largest domestic cat breed. It resembles a small leopard and behaves like a dog. They can grow up to 40 lbs, have an eight foot vertical jump, and can be trained to walk on a leash and play fetch.
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There’s a bonobo named Kanzi who has learned to build a campfire and cook his own food.
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