Animals

When we think of birds, we imagine them flying in our skies, but there are many amazing birds out there that aren't able to fly. The most recognizable being the ostrich or penguin. Here are ten incredible facts about flightless birds.

Mermaids are female Merfolk and are known for having a fishtail and human female upper body. They have been mentioned for hundreds of years but are they real, and have they ever existed? Let's venture deep below the surface and take a closer look.

In 2019 a state of emergency was called by Arkhangelsk Oblast authorities in the northern islands of Novaya Zemlya, Russia, after dozens of polar bears invaded the area. Polar bears are rarely seen in Russia, but sightings have become more frequent as climate change destroys their natural habitat.

The blue tang fish has become famous around the world thanks to Dory in the Pixar movies Finding Nemo and Finding Dory. This little fish can be found in the tropical reefs of the Indo-Pacific. Find out more about them with these nine interesting blue tang facts.

Hummingbirds belong to the biological family Trochilidae, and there are known 338 species. They can be found across the Americas but mostly in the tropical regions as they hate the cold. Here are ten incredible facts all about the hummingbird!

The Brontosaurus dinosaur was discovered back in 1879 in North America. It was one of the biggest dinosaurs to roam the planet. This massive land animal was hefty, had a super long neck and a small brain. Here are nine beefy facts all about them!

Mosquito bites lead to one of Earth’s deadliest diseases - Malaria. Borneo has its fair share of malaria cases, but one time in history, trying to control it led to a decline in cats, which increased a rat infestation. Find out how they fixed the situation with this incredible story.

Corgi dogs are undoubtedly cute and for a small furball, they have a ton going for them. They are a very old breed of dog and incredibly intelligent to boot. You'd be absolutely barking mad to not check out these 12 captivating facts about Corgis.

Found across the globe, there are over 200 species of sea urchin and new ones are being found even today. Famous for their spikes, they play an important role in our ocean’s ecosystems. Let’s head down into the waters as we take a look at these 9 unbelievable facts about urchins.

Black cats are well-known for being bad luck. Should you see one keep away because if one crosses you, you'll be cursed for life. They are also often associated with Halloween, but how did this all start in the first place? Why does the black cat get such a bad rap? Let's find out.

Ever been to the zoo and spotted a chimpanzee throwing poop? Or have you been incredibly unlucky and been at the receiving end of it? You must be bananas to have not wondered why they would take part in such a disgusting practice. Let’s find out why they do this.

The Tyrannosaurus Rex (T-Rex) is the most famous dinosaur known to man. It is the biggest and scariest of the bunch being the largest predator to have roamed Earth. Let's take a deeper look with these 13 terrific facts all about T-Rex.