In 1949, an official boxing match between a bear and a man was held. The bear won.
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Cymothoa exigua is a type of parasite that enters through fish's gills, eats their tongue, and then replaces it.
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Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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Penguins have a gland above their eye that turns saltwater into freshwater.
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Honeypot ants are a unique insect that use their own bodies as living storage pots of honey.
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The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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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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