Even if you're not a huge fan of animals in real life, you have to admit that there's always something new we can learn about them. Even if you spent every weekend of your childhood watching wildlife documentaries, there are probably some things about the animal kingdom that can surprise you.
We've collected the most interesting and adorable facts about animals that folks have shared on Quora over the years—from friendships between tarantulas and frogs, why quokkas are endangered, why chow chows don't have pink tongues, to the fact that sea otters hold hands while they sleep so they don't drift away.
Do you need a pick-me-up in the form of cute animals? Scroll down and "aww" at the cutest things that these patooties from the animal kingdom do!
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Male emperor penguins can go months without eating to protect their young.
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56points
#43
Trained pigeons can tell the difference between the paintings of Pablo Picasso and Claude Monet.
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55points
#44
Dolphins have unique signature whistles that they use to identify and call out to each other, much like humans use names.
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#45
One of the wombat's primary defenses is its toughened backside, which is mostly made of cartilage. When threatened, a wombat dives headfirst into a tunnel, blocking the entrance with its rump. This sturdy rump, and lack of a significant tail, make it difficult for a predator to grab on.
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#46
Dragonflies and damselflies form a heart with their tails when they mate.
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#50
For every human in the world, there are one million ants.
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