The alpine ibex can climb nearly vertical dam walls to lick minerals from the stone surface.

Some beetles produce defensive chemicals to deter predators.

Fact #481 · Animals

A squid can propel itself rapidly by jetting water.

Fact #417 · Animals

Male seahorses carry and give birth to their young.

Fact #359 · Animals

Whales are mammals and must breathe air.

Fact #265 · Animals

Bees have five eyes.

Fact #356 · Animals

Some animals use echolocation to navigate in darkness.

Fact #278 · Animals

Some insects have lifespans of only a few hours as adults.

Fact #411 · Animals

An ostrich's eye is larger than its brain.

Fact #349 · Animals