In order to enhance the taste, Japanese macaque wash their food in salt water before they eat. They also make snowballs for fun!
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Sergeant Stubby was the only war dog to be promoted to sergeant through combat in WWI. He saved his regiment from surprise mustard gas attacks, found and comforted the wounded, and even once caught a German spy by the seat of his pants, holding him there until American Soldiers found him.
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When dragonflies mate, their tails form a love heart.
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Leonardo Da Vinci loved animals so much that he used to buy caged animals at the market just to set them free.
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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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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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