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.
24
Jumping fleas can accelerate 50 times faster than the space shuttle.
218
Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
20
Cats recognise the voice of their owner, but never evolved to care.
22
Penguins have a gland above their eye that turns saltwater into freshwater.
12
The Basenji dog is the only dog that is not able to bark.
4