Urechis unicinctus is a species of marine spoon worm that is widely referred to as the ‘penis fish’.
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In 1918, a homing pigeon saved over 190 American soldiers by delivering a message to nearby support despite having been shot through the breast, blinded in one eye, covered in blood, and with a leg hanging on by just a tendon.
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Macaques monkeys in Japan learned to steal purses and wallets, take out the coins, and use them to buy drinks and snacks from vending machines.
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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There’s a bonobo named Kanzi who has learned to build a campfire and cook his own food.
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