Did you know?

Snakes don’t have eyelids! Instead, they have a transparent scale called a spectacle that protects their eyes, and they shed it along with their skin.

Some snakes, like pythons and boas, have heat-sensing pits to detect warm-blooded prey even in total darkness.

Bearded dragons can wave their arms to communicate with each other! It’s like their version of saying hello.

Chameleons change color not just for camouflage but to regulate their body temperature and express mood.

Freshwater angelfish form strong bonds and are often seen swimming in pairs. They’re great team players!

Betta fish can breathe air from the surface, thanks to a special organ called the labyrinth.

Mice are natural explorers and can fit through holes as small as a pencil—perfect for navigating tiny spaces.

They have an incredible sense of smell, which they use to find food and recognize their family members.

A turtle’s shell is part of its skeleton and contains nerve endings, so they can feel when you touch it.

Some turtles can hold their breath underwater for several hours while they rest.

Not all spiders spin webs—some, like wolf spiders, hunt their prey on foot.

The largest spider species, the Goliath birdeater, has a leg span of nearly a foot, but it rarely eats birds despite its name.

Frogs absorb water through their skin, so they don’t need to drink like most animals.

Some species, like the wood frog, can freeze solid during winter and thaw out in spring as if nothing happened!

Guinea pigs communicate with a range of sounds, from happy purring to excited squeaks when they see food.

They perform adorable “popcorning” jumps when they’re really happy or playful.

Axolotls can regenerate almost any part of their body, including limbs, the spinal cord, and even parts of their brain.

They are sometimes called “Mexican walking fish,” but they’re actually amphibians, not fish.

Some parrots, like African greys, can learn to mimic hundreds of words and even use them in context!

Birds have hollow bones, making them light enough to fly while still being strong and sturdy.