There is a species of bird, Antpitta avis canis Ridgley, that barks like a dog. See more

The original name for the butterfly was flutterby! See more

It is estimated that millions of trees in the world are accidentally planted by squirrels who bury nuts and then forget where they hid them! See more

In ancient Egypt, killing a cat was a crime punishable by death. See more

A rat can fall from a five story building without injury. See more

It is the female lion who does more than 90 percent of the hunting, while the male is afraid to risk his life, or simply prefers to rest. See more

When baby sharks are born, they swim away from their mothers right away and are on there own. In fact, their mothers might see them as prey. See more

Dolphins have bigger brains than the brains of humans See more

An octopus can change its shape and color to blend in with its surroundings. See more