The Most Interesting Facts About Animals
by Mathelene
Updated Mar 25, 2024
The Most Interesting Facts About Animals
Octopuses
Octopuses have three hearts, two for pumping blood to their gills and one for spreading it throughout the body.
Cows
Cows create close relationships and friendships with other cows, sometimes showing sadness when separated from their favourite friends.
Elephants
Elephants feel sadness when a family member passes away. They touch and comfort the bones of their dead herd mates to express their sadness.
Polar bear
Polar bears look white because their fur is clear and reflects light. Below their skin is black and helps them stay warm by soaking up sunlight.
Giraffes
Giraffes usually take short naps while standing and rarely sleep for more than thirty minutes every day.
Gorillas
Gorillas have unique "nose prints" formed by wrinkles on their noses, used to find each individual.
Hippos
Hippos are most closely related to water animals such as whales and dolphins.
Lions
Lions have the loudest roar among big cats, which may be heard up to 5 kilometers (3 miles) away.
Jaguars
Jaguars have night vision six times better than humans.
Wild Bactrian camels
Wild Bactrian camels have the ability to consume up to 50 litres (88 pints) of water per day, even salty water.
Scientific Facts About Animals
Tortoises
Tortoises can live very long lives, with some reaching 100 years.
Cheetahs
Cheetahs are the fastest land animals, at speeds of up to 75 mph.
Rhino horns
Rhino horns are made from keratin, the same protein found in hair and nails.
Tigers
Tigers have great physical stability, with considerations of individuals remaining standing even after death.
Ostriches
Ostriches have powerful legs and sharp claws, making them dangerous targets.
Howler monkeys
Howler monkeys are some of the loudest land animals, with sounds heard from a long distance.
Flamingos
Flamingos get their pink colour from canthaxanthin, a natural dye found in their diet of brine shrimp and blue-green algae.
Giant squids
Giant squids can grow to be more than 50 feet long.
Koalas
Koalas sleep a lot because their food is weak in nutrients and rich in fibre.
Nile crocodiles
Nile crocodiles have extremely strong jaws that may apply 5,000 pounds of force per square inch.
Fun Facts About Animals
Sloths
Sloths are known for their slowing movements on land, but they swim very fast. They swim around three to four times faster than they do on land.
Kangaroos
Kangaroos are well-known for their amazing jumping skill, but they cannot walk in reverse. Their muscular legs and tails make it difficult for them to move backward.
Hyenas
Hyenas are more closely related to cats. Despite their doglike appearance. They are members of the same family as cats, making them unusual in the animal kingdom.
Camels
Camels are often referred to as "ships of the desert" because of their unique walking style that allows them to travel easily across sand.
Bunnies
Bunnies have excellent hearing skills, as they can rotate their large ears to pick up sounds from a distance, making them stay attentive and cool in hot weather.
Chimpanzees
Chimpanzees have certain human-like habits, such as drinking fermented palm sap, which shows their advanced behaviours and social relationships.
Zebras
Zebras have black and white stripes that help them blend into tall grass and avoid biting horseflies.
Dogs
Dogs are able to notice a period of time and distinguish between short and long periods of absence.
Cats
Cats have a good sense of taste, with a certain level of sweetness, which they lack due to their meat-eating diet.
Giant pandas
Giant pandas, which are both rare and cute, eat largely bamboo but are also omnivores, sometimes eating small animals and fish.
