There are approximately three chickens for every human on Earth.
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One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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Lobsters have blue blood.
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The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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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 domestic cat can sprint at about 31 miles per hour.
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Queen ants have one of the longest life-spans of any known insect - typically up to 30 years. Western harvester ant queens can live up to 40 years!
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