The world’s first cloned cat, named Copy Cat or CC for short, lived until a bright 18 years of age. CC had a long, healthy and happy life, but was diagnosed wit...

All newborn kittens are born with blue-ish coloured eyes. While they remain shut until around 10 days old, this blue will continue to mature until it reaches it...

Rats laugh when tickled.

The Norwegian Army first knighted a king penguin in 2008. The current Sir Nils Olav has since been bestowed the title Brigadier Sir Nils Olav and serves as an h...

Japanese macaques use lost or discarded coins to buy vending machine snacks.

Gentoo penguins propose to their lifemates with a pebble.

Cows have best friends.

Turtles can breathe through their butts.

Sea otters hold hands when they sleep to keep from drifting apart.

Survivors of the Titanic included 3 dogs: a Pekinese belonging to Mr Henry Harper and two Pomeranians, one belonging to Miss Margaret Hays and the other to Mart...

Insects are involved in 80% of plant reproduction.

Squirrels can't see the colour red.

The most popular dog breed in Canada, the USA and the UK is the Labrador Retriever.

A snail can sleep for up to 3 years.

While play fighting, male puppies sometimes let female puppies win in order to get to know them better.

A baby rabbit is called a 'kit' which is short for 'kitten'.

Every year, Americans spend around $530 million on pet costumes for Halloween. The best selling costume is a pumpkin!

Elephants are capable of recognising themselves in a mirror.

Female cats are usually right-handed while males are usually left-handed!

Homosexual behaviour has been observed in over 1,500 species. Homophobia has been observed in only one.