One of the fun facts about animals that look innocent, like the platypus, is their strange defense mechanisms. The heels of ...

The natural world is wildly diverse, filled with thousands of animal species, each flaunting its own bizarre quirks. And, as ...

These facts are merely glimpses of the crazy, fantastic and interesting things that make these animals special, and that remind us of the fascinating beauty of the animal world.

You might think you know your own pet very well, but how much do you know about their species? Did you know that cats are the only mammals that do not taste sweetness? Or that they're also nearsighted ...

Wolves are an important part of nature. By keeping prey numbers in check, they stop overgrazing and help other plants and ...

In the new book, "The Secret Lives of Animals: 1,001 Tidbits, Oddities, and Amazing Facts About North America's Coolest Animals" by Stacy Tornio and Ken Keffer, with illustrations by Rachel ...

14 Fun Facts About the Animals of “Jurassic World” While the lead predator of the film might be a genetically modified fiction, these real fossil species were just as amazing and bizarre ...

Discover interesting facts about whales, how big they can get, and how they track down their prey.