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The animal world is an incredible place.\u00a0 There\u2019s no end of fun and interesting facts about animals and we\u2019re always finding out more.<\/span><\/p>

With so many animals critically endangered, exploring and celebrating the unique and incredible elements of their lives is more important now than ever.\u00a0 Understanding what\u2019s at risk is part of how we protect it.<\/span><\/p>

From the deepest oceans to the highest mountains, and everywhere in between, creatures of all shapes and sizes exhibit traits and characteristics that seem almost too outlandish to be true.<\/span><\/p>

So, buckle up and prepare for a journey into a wild and weird kingdom as we explore ten cool animal facts that will leave you utterly amazed.<\/span><\/p>

1) Blue Whales<\/h3>

\"iybke3qipnp2yqpindsqm4rihyyim7xrcielfdq72gvmlmgv.jpg.jpg?w=1140&v=2\"Did you know that the tongue of a blue whale is so large that 50 people could stand on it?\u00a0 But, there\u2019s no risk of whales eating people.\u00a0 They eat only krill, which are small marine crustaceans.\u00a0 The largest can eat up to 6 tonnes of krill a day.<\/span><\/p>

2) Red Pandas<\/h3>

\"6b1ydocsjjj4di0gul09sjknj2r3pophuiybmkonk2ymoz2k.jpg.jpg?w=1140&v=2\"Despite their name, they're not really pandas or raccoons but belong to a unique family. They communicate through a repertoire of squeaks and whistles, and their diet is so eclectic that it includes bamboo, fruits, and even the occasional bird egg \u2013 talk about a gourmet palate!<\/p>

At Fauna & Flora we work to protect Red Pandas by supporting the creation of community-managed no-hunting zones in the most critical areas for biodiversity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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3) Octopuses<\/h2>

\"uf7qndwzr4ywec8fzixx5jaekmyruf7uviemtu4f1aoa8nn1.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=auto\"Possibly the weirdest animal fact\u2026 Octopuses have three hearts! Two pump blood to the gills, while the third pumps it to the rest of the body.\u00a0 They also have intricate skills, able able to solve complex tasks and mazes, as well as get themselves in and out of tricky spaces.<\/span><\/p>

4) Snails<\/h3>

\"wyocgzpyieoeqkbcx9qda2yzfcudjxekfwael0zvjzehyizp.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=auto\"If you\u2019re looking for facts about the funny things animals do, here\u2019s one for you: A snail can sleep for three years, but only if they need to.\u00a0 If the weather is too cold, they hibernate.\u00a0 If the weather is too hot and dry, they estivate.<\/span><\/p>

5) Leatherback Turtles<\/h3>

\"8ala7rf0rgjjyt3glgtvlrd6qt1la5sj6xxeyunqmebiibfh.png.png?w=1140&v=2\"Leatherback turtles hold the title for the largest sea turtles on the planet. Unlike other turtles, they don\u2019t have a bony shell, but instead they sport a flexible, rubbery skin that's both cool and unconventional. Their favourite snack is jellyfish.<\/p>

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6) Pangolins<\/h3>

\"eggicoqcop7t2a4frlisc02szd3yrtqezawb8t7qew4ptcvm.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=auto\"Earth's only armoured mammal, looking like a cross between an artichoke and a pinecone. Their armour, made of overlapping keratin scales, is their superhero suit against predators. Oddly enough, they're also the only mammals with tongues longer than their bodies, and they use this impressive feature to slurp up ants and termites with ninja-like precision. <\/p>

Unfortunately, their unique appearance makes them highly sought after in the illegal wildlife trade, putting them on the endangered species list. We have some gorgeous Pangolin prints<\/u><\/a> in store; every purchase supports our work to protect these creatures and their habitat.<\/p>

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7) Tigers<\/h3>

\"yv1m2voiznoqsptkruny90x5bfz885a7hfsesvdhq4aqfonr.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=auto\"Tigers not only have stripes on their fur, they also have them on their skin. No two tigers have the same stripes.<\/span><\/p>

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8) Orangutans<\/h3>

\"76erh7dbeuvzgwyirrpj3jnkfgfqxxxgiax84frmnqc6vajz.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=auto\"When it comes to tool use, orangutans are no amateurs \u2013 they've been spotted using leaves as napkins, fashioning umbrellas out of large leaves during rain, and even fashioning tools to extract tasty insects from tree bark. It's safe to say, orangutans are the MacGyvers of the primate world!<\/p>

9) Elephants<\/h3>

\"cju0yckhpbvbmwxzl0ll9hu6hyrdwpypru9kdy9xrl5ua4sd.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=auto\"Elephants can recognise themselves in a mirror, which scientists believe indicates a high level of self-awareness. They also use their snouts as snorkels when crossing rivers.<\/span><\/p>

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10) Corals<\/h3>

\"nitnx9livnpzchzrgaxks3xjl5akamthaqebfpqfdoqb5ig4.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=auto\"Corals are classed as animals because they don\u2019t make their own food, as plants do.\u00a0 Most structures that we call \"coral\" are, in fact, made up of hundreds to thousands of tiny coral creatures called polyps.\u00a0 Some coral reefs are thought to be up to 2 million years old.<\/span><\/p>

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So there you have it, some weird animal facts to tell your friends.\u00a0 At Fauna & Flora we work closely with local conservation partners in 48 countries to save nature, together.<\/span><\/p>

You can support our work today, and help raise awareness of our incredible natural world, by wearing our sustainably-produced organic cotton clothing. <\/span>Shop our wildlife t-shirts and jumpers<\/u><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>","urlTitle":"10-weird-animal-facts","url":"\/blog\/10-weird-animal-facts\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/10-weird-animal-facts\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/fficlothing.co.uk\/blog\/10-weird-animal-facts\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1700497704,"updatedAt":1701169213,"publishedAt":1701169213,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":19566,"name":"Fauna & Flora International"},"tags":[],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/raefye2yv3hnazgeo1kdhzdx8dycdpsk4xgvri69j69bfjlg.jpeg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/raefye2yv3hnazgeo1kdhzdx8dycdpsk4xgvri69j69bfjlg.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/raefye2yv3hnazgeo1kdhzdx8dycdpsk4xgvri69j69bfjlg.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"metaTitle":"10 Weird Animal Facts","metaDescription":"From snail to whale, the world's creatures have some astounding skills. Here's our top ten weird and wonderful animal facts to tell your friends.","keyPhraseCampaignId":null,"series":[],"similarReads":[],"labels":[]}