The peacock mantis shrimp punches with 1,500 newtons of force — wearing out its weapon and replacing it.

Archerfish shoot jets of water to knock insects off branches.

Fact #346 · Animals

Butterflies can see ultraviolet patterns on flowers.

Fact #368 · Animals

Some species of octopus can change both color and texture.

Fact #343 · Animals

Some animals use camouflage to avoid predators.

Fact #336 · Animals

Some insects communicate using pheromones.

Fact #469 · Animals

Certain frogs can glide from tree to tree.

Fact #394 · Animals

A hummingbird's heart can beat over 1,000 times per minute.

Fact #345 · Animals

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

Fact #370 · Animals