In 2011, a male tiger in India adopted a litter of orphaned cubs, taking on the role of ‘mother’. Wildlife officials say such behavior had never been observed before.
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A 42-foot sperm whale has about 7 tons of oil in it.
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Dolphins sometimes have fun by blowing bubbles and creating rings of air underwater, which they then swim through.
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Sheep, goats, octopuses, and toads have rectangular pupils.
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When a male gentoo penguin "falls in love" with a female penguin, he searches the entire beach to find the perfect pebble to present to her.
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An Indian man known as "Snake Manu" can put small snakes, including deadly cobras, into his mouth and pass them out through his nose.
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