A lion in the wild usually makes no more than twenty kills a year.
186
A cat rubs against people not only to be affectionate but also to mark out its territory with scent glands around its face. The tail area and paws also carry the cat's scent.
293
Jumping fleas can accelerate 50 times faster than the space shuttle.
218
Vampire bats adopt orphans, and are one of the few mammals known to risk their own lives to share food with less fortunate roost-mates.
402
Lurch, a Watusi bull, had the largest horns in the world.
32
Dolphins can rapidly heal from extreme injuries, such as shark bites, and regenerate their original body shape.
19