The golden mole is not a mole — it's more closely related to elephants and manatees.

Some snakes shed their skin multiple times a year.

Fact #485 · Animals

Blue whales are the largest animals known to have ever lived.

Fact #246 · Animals

The African elephant is the largest land animal alive today.

Fact #403 · Animals

A blue-ringed octopus carries venom potent enough to affect humans.

Fact #370 · Animals

A sea otter uses its chest as a surface for cracking shells.

Fact #530 · Animals

Some birds use tools to obtain food.

Fact #294 · Animals

Emperor penguins can dive deeper than 1,500 feet.

Fact #344 · Animals

A blue whale's heart can weigh over 400 pounds.

Fact #104 · Animals