Cymothoa exigua is a type of parasite that enters through fish's gills, eats their tongue, and then replaces it.
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When Koko, the gorilla famous for knowing sign language, was asked where gorillas go after death, she responded by signing “Comfortable hole, bye.”
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The sound of a tiger's roar can travel a distance of up to 2 miles (~3 km).
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Some older/less efficient worker termites will develop 'backpacks' of toxic chemicals that explode when the termite is threatened. They are essentially used as suicide bombers when the colony is being attacked.
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A cat can jump FIVE TIMES as high as it is tall!
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Queen ants have one of the longest life-spans of any known insect - typically up to 30 years. Western harvester ant queens can live up to 40 years!
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In 2005, in Africa, it was reported that three lions rescued a 12-year-old girl from kidnappers and guarded her for half a day until help came.
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The largest breed of rabbit is the Flemish Giant.
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