The Pistol Shrimp can snap its claws together to create a sound of 218 decibels, louder than as supersonic jet at full speed. It only lasts for 1 millisecond. The snapping action also creates a bubble that is greater than 5000 Kelvin, close to the surface temperature of the sun.
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The sound of a tiger's roar can travel a distance of up to 2 miles (~3 km).
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Vanilla flavoring is sometimes made with an ingredient from beaver pee.
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Camels and llamas can cross breed. The offspring is called a ‘Cama’.
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The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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