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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Sandy, an African Penguin, has been in 'love' with her keeper at the Nuremburg zoo since 1996.
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It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lower one's blood pressure!
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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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There's a rare breed of pig that looks like a sheep.
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It has been estimated that a bite from a grizzly bear can crush a bowling ball.
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Dolphins can rapidly heal from extreme injuries, such as shark bites, and regenerate their original body shape.
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