100 Fascinating Animal Facts for Curious People: Mind Blowing Nature Trivia of the Animal Kingdom (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789788811138)

Dive into the amazing extremes of the natural world and discover the most bizarre and incredible creatures on Earth! This essential guide is packed with facts that will surprise everyone.

Learn about nature's record holders: the Pistol Shrimp creates a sonic blast louder than a gunshot; the Greenland shark can live for over 400 years; and the Dracula ant has the world's fastest recorded movement. You'll also find that the world's deadliest animal is actually the mosquito, responsible for killing an estimated 725,000 people annually.

Prepare to be amazed by strange biology and intelligence. The Octopus has 3 hearts, 9 brains, and blue blood. The microscopic Tardigrade can survive in space and go without eating for more than 10 years. Discover how Koalas have fingerprints almost identical to human ones, and how Rooks demonstrate the same understanding of physics as a six-month-old baby.

Uncover these and many more facts, confirming the endless wonder of the animal kingdom!