Manatees are the closest living relatives of elephants — and are sometimes called 'sea cows.'

A hyena’s jaw is powerful enough to crush bone.

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Some spiders use vibrations to detect trapped prey.

Fact #455 · Animals

Butterflies can see ultraviolet patterns on flowers.

Fact #368 · Animals

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

Fact #370 · Animals

The platypus is one of the few mammals that lay eggs.

Fact #382 · Animals

Some reptiles can survive long periods without food.

Fact #501 · Animals

A grizzly bear can run surprisingly fast over short distances.

Fact #492 · Animals

Elephants communicate using low-frequency sounds.

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