The largest breed of rabbit is the Flemish Giant.
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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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In 2005, in Africa, it was reported that three lions rescued a 12-year-old girl from kidnappers and guarded her for half a day until help came.
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In 2011, a male tiger in India adopted a litter of orphaned cubs, taking on the role of ‘mother’. Wildlife officials say such behavior had never been observed before.
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Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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When a male gentoo penguin "falls in love" with a female penguin, he searches the entire beach to find the perfect pebble to present to her.
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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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