There's a rare breed of pig that looks like a sheep.
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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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There are approximately three chickens for every human on Earth.
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A tortoise named Adwaita lived to 255 years old. To put it into perspective, he was born before the United States of America existed and his death was announced on CNN (1750-2006).
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It has been estimated that a bite from a grizzly bear can crush a bowling ball.
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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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When the "Elephant Whisperer" Lawrence Anthony died, a whole herd of elephants arrived at his house to mourn him.
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When Koko, the gorilla famous for knowing sign language, was asked where gorillas go after death, she responded by signing “Comfortable hole, bye.”
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