In parts of South America, it is believed that the cry of a maned wolf is a warning of a change in the weather, and that its hypnotic gaze is able to fell a chicken.

Some birds of prey feed on tortoises by dropping them from a great height, often several times in a row, in order to split open their shells.

It is the female lion who does more than 90% of the hunting, while the male is afraid to risk his life, or simply prefers to rest.

Due to a retinal adaptation that reflects light back to the retina, the night vision of tigers is six times better than that of humans.

Cheetahs can sprint faster than most people drive - 70 miles per hour for short distances.

Gorillas have an unusual 'phobia', they're afraid of water!

 

 
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