Animals

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.

We’ve all seen Winnie The Pooh bear tucking into a nice clear jar of sticky sweet delicious honey, but does that mean bears really love honey? Natural sugars in honey contain many nutrients so is it the sweetness that bears love or is to replenish a bear’s nutritional needs? Let’s find out.

They're cute, soft and one of the most popular pets in the world. They may be quiet and fond of their alone time, but there is much more to felines than meets the eye. If you love your cat or you're a cat person, you'll love these 100 adorable facts about cats & kittens!

The popularity of the llama just seemingly sprung upon us overnight. Now merchandise sporting these fluffy balls of cuteness have marched their way into our stores everywhere. But, there’s more to llamas than cuddles and Instagrammable photo ops. Check out these 11 likable llama facts.

The rainbow trout was first identified and named by Europeans in 1792 thanks to the German naturalist Johan Julius Walbaum. Rainbow trout are perfect for both eating and sport, but there’s much more to this fish than meets the eye. Let’s take a closer look.

Although this sounds like a completely made up war, the Great Emu War was completely real - and you'd be shocked to find out who won! Check out the facts behind this bizarre war and how it ended up getting solved.

Velociraptors were small to medium sized dinosaurs that lived between 75-71 million years ago. With 26 razor sharp teeth and the ability to travel at high speeds we should be glad they aren’t around today. Let’s take a look at what scientists know about this incredible dinosaur so far.

Otters are the dogs of the water world, so it’s no small wonder that we humans have such affection for them. They’re cute, they’re fuzzy, and easily photogenic! These cute critters have some interesting skills and habits to learn about!

There are a whole host of deadly creatures that can kill you a thousand times over with a single bite or sting – spiders, scorpions, snakes and even snails. But what exactly is the difference between "venomous" and "poisonous"? Find out here!