The mayfly has the shortest lifespan of any insect — some species live for only 5 minutes as adults.

Whales are mammals and must breathe air.

Fact #265 · Animals

The Komodo dragon has a venomous bite.

Fact #407 · Animals

Snow leopards use their long tails for balance.

Fact #371 · Animals

A sea sponge is an animal, not a plant.

Fact #541 · Animals

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

Fact #246 · Animals

A crocodile’s teeth are replaced throughout its lifetime.

Fact #532 · Animals

Dragonflies can fly in all directions, including backward.

Fact #352 · Animals

The African elephant is the largest land animal alive today.

Fact #403 · Animals