The pistol shrimp may be the loudest animal in the ocean relative to its size.

Sea otters use rocks as tools to break open shellfish.

Fact #43 · Animals

Some lizards can detach their tails to escape predators.

Fact #509 · Animals

Dragonflies can fly in all directions, including backward.

Fact #352 · Animals

Some birds can fly for months without landing.

Fact #164 · Animals

Some mammals hibernate during winter.

Fact #303 · Animals

Octopuses have three hearts and blue blood.

Fact #1 · Animals

A group of flamingos is called a flamboyance.

Fact #10 · Animals

A peacock spreads its tail feathers during courtship displays.

Fact #466 · Animals