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 1918, a homing pigeon saved over 190 American soldiers by delivering a message to nearby support despite having been shot through the breast, blinded in one eye, covered in blood, and with a leg hanging on by just a tendon.
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Penguins have a gland above their eye that turns saltwater into freshwater.
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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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There's a competition in Sweden called Kaninhoppning, or rabbit show jumping.
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Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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