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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In 1955, the citizens of São Paulo were so upset with their government that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco (meaning rubbish) to the city council in protest, with over 100,000 votes.
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Whales and dolphins can't taste anything other than salt.
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A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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Tigers can see 6 times better at night than humans.
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A cat can jump FIVE TIMES as high as it is tall!
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Mosquitoes don't just bite you, they also pee on you.
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