The animal kingdom is full of fascinating creatures, and here are some quirky facts that will definitely pique your interest.
Koalas have fingerprints, just like gorillas and chimpanzees, which is unique among marsupials.
Giraffes communicate by humming, emitting low-frequency noises despite their long necks.
When platypuses hunt underwater, they close their eyes and rely on their snouts to feel their way around.
Sloths take up to a month to digest their food, thanks to their stomachs similar to ruminants.
Giant pandas have a peculiar mating ritual, with females being fertile for only a few days a year and often choosing partners based on attraction.
Axolotls remain at the larval stage for their whole lives unless given hormones to mature, which reduces their lifespan significantly.
Magpies can recognize themselves in mirrors, a skill previously thought to be unique to primates.
Orangutans construct beds in treetops using branches, showcasing their intelligence and ingenuity.
Male capuchin monkeys cover themselves in urine to display social status and attract mates.
Elephants demonstrate empathy by comforting each other through caressing and gurgling sounds.
Sea otters hold hands while sleeping to stay together and protect themselves from predators, forming what's called a raft.
Wombats have cubic excrement, a mystery that scientists are still trying to unravel, possibly linked to intestinal grooves and water absorption.