Penguins have a gland above their eye that turns saltwater into freshwater.
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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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Lobsters have blue blood.
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The colossal squid has the largest eyes in the world.
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Jumping fleas can accelerate 50 times faster than the space shuttle.
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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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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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