Lions are the only truly social big cat — females do most of the hunting, males most of the territorial defense.

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

Fact #382 · Animals

Octopuses can solve simple puzzles and open jars.

Fact #31 · Animals

A parrot can mimic human speech sounds.

Fact #429 · Animals

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

Fact #246 · Animals

Certain birds of prey can spot small animals from great heights.

Fact #483 · Animals

Certain insects communicate using vibrations.

Fact #430 · Animals

Some birds can fly for months without landing.

Fact #164 · Animals

Certain owls hunt silently because of specialized feather structures.

Fact #542 · Animals