At birth, a panda is smaller than a mouse and weighs about four ounces (0.113 kg). |
The pupil of the eye expands as much as 45 percent when a person looks at something he/she finds pleasing. |
Sharks have a strong sense of hearing. They can hear a fish thrashing in the water from as far as 500 meters away! |
Turtles will live in almost any climate warm enough to allow them to complete their breeding cycle. |
Cats use their whiskers to check whether a space is too small for them to fit through or not. |
Rats breed so quickly that in just 18 months, 2 rats could have created over 1 million relatives. |
When playing with female puppies, male puppies will often let them win, even if they have a physical advantage. |
Polar bears have an excellent sense of smell. This ability helps them detect seals from nearly a mile away. |
An owl has three eyelids: one for blinking, one for sleeping and one for keeping the eye clean and healthy. |
The only two animals that can see behind themselves without turning their heads - rabbits and parrots. |