It has been calculated that a single breath from a mature blue whale can inflate up to 2,000 balloons.
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By putting a frog in a bucket of milk, scientists following up on an ancient Russian way of keeping milk from going sour have identified a wealth of new antibiotic substances.
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Cats recognise the voice of their owner, but never evolved to care.
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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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It's possible to train your cat to use the toilet as a litter box and even flush afterwards.
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Vanilla flavoring is sometimes made with an ingredient from beaver pee.
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Giant Anteaters' front legs look like a panda.
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