Jul 03, 2025

5 unbelievable animal facts you’ve probably never heard

Lifestyle Desk

Sharks are older than trees

Sharks have existed for over 400 million years, while trees appeared around 350 million years ago making sharks even more ancient

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Group of flamingos is called a "flamboyance"

Their collective name is as eye-catching as their vibrant pink color and synchronized movements.

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Wombat poop is cube-shaped

Wombats produce cube-shaped feces to stop it from rolling away they use it to mark territory

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Pistol shrimp can snap their claw so fast

The snap stuns prey and produces a shockwave and temperatures over 4,700°C briefly hotter than the sun’s surface

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Sloths can hold their breath longer than dolphins

A sloth can slow its heart rate and hold its breath for up to 40 minutes, while dolphins usually last around 10 minutes underwater.

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