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Article created by: Justinas Keturka
Did you know that koalas sleep for 18-20 hours a day? I know, I’m jealous too. Or how about the fact that red pandas are more closely related to weasels and skunks than actual pandas? Did you know that cheetahs can reach speeds of up to 64 miles per hour in only 3 seconds? I’ll be telling that one to my car to try to inspire it to pick up the pace… There are no limits to the amount of interesting facts we can learn about wildlife, so buckle up, because this list is a wonderful place to start.

We’ve gone through The Wildlife Fact Facebook group to hand pick some of the most fascinating, hilarious and intriguing tidbits of information about animals that you may have never heard before. Be sure to upvote the facts that blow your mind, and then let us know in the comments if you know anything else about these wild animals that your fellow pandas might interested in learning. Keep reading to also find an interview with Stefan Wolfe, host of the Relax With Animal Facts podcast, to hear some insight from an animal expert. And if you’re looking for even more fun facts about animals from Bored Panda, you can check out one of our previous articles on a similar topic right here.

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Squirrel holding a peanut with text about wildlife facts on squirrels helping reforestation by burying nuts.

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    Black Heron using umbrella-like wings to create shade and trap fish, a weird but cool wildlife fact.

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    Close-up of a child's face with red eyes from flash, illustrating one of the weird but cool wildlife facts.

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    Park ranger sitting inside a massive bald eagle nest illustrating weird but cool wildlife facts about nest size and weight.

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    Close-up of an eye showing the lacrimal punctum with an arrow, illustrating a weird but cool wildlife fact.

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    Tiger leaping through the air showing cool wildlife facts about their powerful back legs and impressive jumping ability.

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    Close-up of a Water Boatman insect on a green plant, illustrating weird but cool wildlife facts about loud animal sounds.

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    Monkeys groom and share food with deer on Yakushima Island in a weird but cool wildlife fact from nature.

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    Close-up of a bee on a yellow flower, illustrating a weird but cool wildlife fact about bee behavior and nectar.

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    Kiwi bird skeleton showing largest eggs relative to body size, a weird but cool wildlife fact for casual conversation.

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    Two otters floating and holding hands in water illustrating weird but cool wildlife facts for casual conversation.

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    Tiny newborn octopus resting on a fingertip showcasing weird but cool wildlife facts for casual conversation.

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    Hercules beetle held in hand, showcasing wildlife fact about its strength for weird but cool wildlife facts.

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    Two flying lizards or Draco lizards held in hands, showcasing cool wildlife facts for casual conversation.

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    Mangalica pig with long wool coat standing in snowy forest, showing a weird but cool wildlife fact.

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    Baby turtles hatch using an egg tooth on their beak, a cool wildlife fact for casual conversation.

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    Yellow Donald Trump caterpillar resting on a leaf, illustrating a weird but cool wildlife fact.

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    Ultraviolet glowing scorpion showcasing weird but cool wildlife facts for casual conversation.

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    Death adder snake striking with the fastest attack time, a cool wildlife fact to share casually.

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    Wood frog frozen in ice and leaves, illustrating weird but cool wildlife facts about survival and hibernation.

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    Power lines with mountains in background and wildlife fact about animals avoiding power lines due to ultraviolet flashes.

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    Images of the Monkey Orchid flower showing a face-like pattern, highlighting weird but cool wildlife facts.

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    Galapagos Giant Tortoise standing beside a horse in a grassy wildlife setting, showcasing unique wildlife facts.

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    Close-up of a green snake with textured scales illustrating weird but cool wildlife facts about snake hearing anatomy.

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    Red tropical weevil called Zyzzyva on a green leaf illustrating weird but cool wildlife facts.

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    Two old mollusc shells on a gray surface above text sharing a weird but cool wildlife fact.

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    Close-up of a shark with a fact about wildlife corneas used in human eye surgery shared casually.

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    Two cockroaches near a glass of milk being poured, highlighting weird but cool wildlife facts about cockroach milk.

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    Nile crocodile with open jaws, showcasing a wildlife fact about the strongest bite pressure among animals.

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    Close-up of a sparkling diamond with a wildlife facts caption about the speed of light slowing in diamond.

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    Illustration of hydrogen and helium atoms with a fact about their presence in the universe, highlighting weird but cool wildlife facts.

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    Night vision image of two soldiers in tall grass with a wildlife fact about ultraviolet light detection.

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    Michele Garrard
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would a human do that? One wouldn't be able to see much if left in a state of aphakia (without a lens) Cataract surgery is removal of the natural lens and it is replaced by an artificial intaraocular lens