The animal world is still a mystery and many questions remain unanswered. Animals fascinate us in every way, and everyday we learn something new about them.

Click on the next picture and get to know some impressive facts about animals!

Komodo dragon

Komodo Dragons are the world’s largest lizards. Females do not need males to breed. According to the Nature Publishing Group, they do go through parthenogenesis, which is the term used to describe the development of an embryo without fertilization.

Elephants

Elephants are the only mammals unable to jump. Their heavyweight may be the reason. An adult elephant can ingest between 70 to 150 kg of food per day.

Hippopotamus

This herbivore is considered the second-heaviest land animal in the world. According to National Geographic, males measure about 3.5 m in length and 1.5 m in height, and can weigh on average 3,200 kg.

Kangaroo

Kangaroos are known for jumping, but they are not able to walk backward. Also, unless they are in the water, kangaroos can’t move their paws independently.

Pig

Besides humans, pigs are the only animals that can get sunburned!

Orca

The so-called ‘killer whales’ feed on all kinds of marine animals, from seals, sea lions, penguins, squid, and other fish. According to National Geographic, medium-sized orcas can eat about 227 kg of food a day.

Polar bear

One fascinating fact about this animal is that it does not produce detectable heat. The polar bear also has its name down in the Guinness World Record as the largest terrestrial carnivore.

Cheetah

This feline is the fastest animal on the planet. The cheetah can reach 95 km/h in just 3 seconds, an acceleration that surpasses that of a Ferrari!

Koala

Koalas are the laziest animals in the jungle, since all they do is eat and sleep. According to National Geographic, Koalas can eat up to 1 kg of eucalyptus leaves per day and sleep 18 hours per day.

Scorpion

Scorpions don’t just use their sting to kill prey, they also use it to defend themselves against predators, such as snakes, lizards, and birds. According to National Geographic, some scorpions have strong enough poison to kill a human.

Chimpanzee

Chimpanzees’ genetic code is the most similar to that of humans. According to National Geographic 98.5% of human DNA is identical to that of this primate. Chimpanzees are so intelligent that they can perfectly mimic human gestures.

Rhinoceros

Males of some rhino species can reach 420 cm in length and weigh more than 3 tonnes. Despite their size and weight, these animals are also quite fast.

Tiger

This animal doesn’t need vegetables and fruit as it is a pure carnivore, as indicated by National Geographic. They feed mainly on elk, antelope, buffalo, and wild pigs. This animal is on the verge of extinction and can only be found in the wild in Asia.

Octopus

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) this animal has three hearts. Another fascinating fact about octopus is that they use their tentacles to smell and taste the food.

Panda

These animals are omnivorous, but despite eating small animals and fish, bamboo constitutes 99% of their diet, according to National Geographic data.