According to some estimates, there is approximately 1 million ants for every human on Earth. Just imagine what would happen if they grew larger some day! Next
Hummingbirds are the only group of birds with the ability to fly backwards. Some species of hummingbirds weigh less than a penny! Next
Although a bat may seem to be a bird, it’s a mammal. Bats are an interesting small animals and there are many myths associated with them. Believe it or not, vampire bats really exist! Next
Kangaroos use their long muscular tails for balance. And who knows, maybe the better their balance is, the more attractive they seem? ;) Next
And you thought that an ostrich would always bury its head in the sand! BTW this popular belief is not true. Next
Humpback whales and elephants are the only animals that undergo menopause. They have life span similar to human beings, which is about 75 years. Next
Dolphins sleep with only one hemisphere of their brains in a resting state. This allows them to maintain enough conciousness to breathe and watch for possible threats with one eye open. Next
Beaver's teeth grow continuously so that they will not be worn down by chewing on wood. What a pitty it's not the same with human teeth! Next
A sloth sleeps 15 - 18 hours per day, which means it can sleep up to 80% of its life. It's exactly like my boyfriend! Next
The Goliath frog can grow up to 33 cm (13 in) in length and weigh up to 3 kg (7 lb). It can jump 10 times its body length or about 10 feet. Next
The giraffe’s tongue is about 50 cm (20 in) long and it’s black-blue in color, perhaps to protect against sunburn. Next
Flamingos' pink color comes from carotenoids in their diet, which mainly consists of shrimp and plankton. Next
