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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The Savannah is the largest domestic cat breed. It resembles a small leopard and behaves like a dog. They can grow up to 40 lbs, have an eight foot vertical jump, and can be trained to walk on a leash and play fetch.
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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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Lurch, a Watusi bull, had the largest horns in the world.
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Mosquitoes don't just bite you, they also pee on you.
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Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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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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