A group of gorillas is called a band, not a troop.

The African elephant is the largest land animal alive today.

Fact #403 · Animals

Some insects communicate using pheromones.

Fact #469 · Animals

Some species of turtles can breathe through their cloaca underwater.

Fact #365 · Animals

Certain birds build nests on cliffs for protection.

Fact #531 · Animals

Elephants have one of the longest gestation periods of any land animal.

Fact #386 · Animals

A parrot can mimic human speech sounds.

Fact #429 · Animals

A koala sleeps for many hours each day.

Fact #490 · Animals

Some species of sharks must keep moving to breathe.

Fact #284 · Animals