Animals & Wildlife - Page 2 of 14

Spider silk is the toughest known biological material. It is strong enough that some spiders can catch and eat bats in their webs.

Did you know that the Fitzroy River turtle can breathe through its butt, allowing it to stay underwater for weeks at a time?

Prehistoric geese grew up to 9.8 feet tall and weighed up to 1,322 pounds, making them one of the largest birds ever!

Did you know that both male and female goats have horns? They use them both for defense and to regulate their temperature!

According to language specialists, cows have easily distinguishable accents, depending on the herd to which they belong.

Did you know that in the United States, around four million pets are adopted from rescue shelters annually?

Penguins are known for being monogamous, but this doesn't always last. Up to 70% of pairs ultimately go their separate ways.

Not all monkeys are great tree climbers. Some are primarily terrestrial, such as the gelada monkey of Ethiopia.

In 1784, the Vatican declared that capybaras could be classified as fish so that they could be eaten during Lent.

Did you know that bullfighters wear a yellow and pink cape for most of the fight and only switch to a red cape at the very end?

Blobfish don't have a skeleton or teeth! When hungry, they float above the seabed and eat microscopic bacteria.

Cats have a "righting reflex" where they can twist their bodies as they fall, ensuring that they securely land on their feet.