Interesting facts you didn’t know about these animals

Tigers are the largest cat species; they symbolize power, strength, and courage. There’s no doubt, these are amazing creatures, and they are among the most feared predators in the jungle. Did you know that a tiger’s legs are so powerful that they can remain standing even when dead? Now that’s impressive.

With their black and white fur, these buddies’ diet is primarily herbivorous, consisting almost exclusively of Bamboo.  One interesting fact about Pandas is that they don’t have a specific place to sleep, whenever they’re feeling tired they just lay down wherever they are. These are definitely adorable sleepy heads!

If you own a cat, you probably know that they are fast runners, but did you know that they are capable of running faster than the Olympic gold-medal runner Usain Bolt? He can run a 100-meter race in 9.58 seconds, now cats can run at a speed of 25 km/h.

We all know that dogs are the most loyal, friendly, fun and adorable animals ever. But what just a few know is that when they wag their tail to the left it means they are sad. Next time you come home to your dog, you’ll be able to tell your dog’s mood thanks to the wagging of his tail.

Donkeys were first brought to the Americas on Christopher Columbus’ second voyage. They were used as pack animals for mines and ore grinding mills. Now, here’s another interesting fact about Donkeys; George Washington was eager to have a Spanish donkey but it was illegal to export such donkeys outside of Spain. Charles III, King of Spain, was the one who sent him two of his best donkeys.

Penguins are undeniably cute, and the way they find a mate is so romantic.  The male penguins look for the most beautiful rock to give to the female penguins if they accept it, it means they become a couple; experts say they stay with their significant other for the rest of their lives.

The domestic sheep is a multi-purpose animal, and the more than 200 breeds now in existence were created to serve diverse purposes. What just a few know is the fact that, whenever sheep are feeling ill, they look for natural plants to heal them. This is the reason why they rarely need a vet.

There are all sorts of rabbits, the domesticated ones, and the wild ones. In some cities like Cologne, Germany you can see wild rabbits running around parks. Rabbits have an excellent sense of smell, hearing and vision. They have nearly 360° panoramic vision, allowing them to detect predators from all directions.

Lions are the only truly social cats, living in prides that are based on a matriarchal social structure with females forming close, usually life-long bonds. The pride usually consists of a few generations of related females, together with their cubs and one or more adult males who can defend the pride's territory and mate with the females.

Pigs have been close to humans since their domestication, but we bet you wouldn’t have imagined that Pigs' skin tissues and heart valves can be used in medicine because of their compatibility with the human body. Medical students often practice suturing on pig's feet.

When foxes are born, they are blind, deaf, and they weigh around 100 grams. The cubs are extremely vulnerable so they stay with their mother while the male fox goes out looking for food. Who would’ve thought these amazing hunters are so vulnerable in their early days.

We all know zebras have white and black stripes. What just a few know is the fact that underneath their stripped coat their skin is actually black. The pattern of each zebra changes depending on the species.

Monkeys are some of the most intelligent and interesting animals on this planet. They are very popular and admired in many cultures. In India, Hanuman, the Hindu monkey god, is one of the most celebrated and worshiped figures in Indian religion.

We all know squirrels love nuts, but millions of the trees in the world are accidentally planted by squirrels that bury nuts and then forget where they buried them. Even though these trees might gown in unwanted places, they are helping with reforestation. How thoughtful of them!

Otters are fun and highly intelligent animals. When they sleep they hold hands, the reason is quite obvious; they don’t want to drift away from each other. They can float in groups (called rafts) while they eat, rest and sleep.

Octopuses inhabit diverse regions of the ocean, including coral reefs, pelagic waters, and the ocean floor: they are considered the most intelligent of all invertebrates. Did you know that octopuses collect crustacean shells and other objects to construct fortresses, or "gardens," around their lairs? Other octopuses carry shells for protection.

Giant turtles have a lifespan of 100 years! The turtles from the Galapagos Islands can sleep for 16 hours a day and can spend over a year with no water or food.

Ostriches are considered weak animals because they tend to hide their heads under the ground when they feel threatened. What just a few know is that their long legs are capable of killing a human or a potential predator like a lion with a forward kick.