Some lizards, in which the tail is a major storage organ for accumulating reserves, will return to a dropped tail after the threat has passed, and will eat it to recover part of the sacrificed supplies.
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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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Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible!
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Alligator snapping turtles can live for over 150 years. Scientists know this because some of the turtles had musket balls in their stomachs.
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Parrot parents "name" their children with a signature call.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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The Lion's Mane Jellyfish is the largest jellyfish in the world. They have been swimming in arctic waters since before the dinosaurs (over 650 million years ago).
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