By Sakshi Sah
Published Apr 29, 2025

Hindustan Times
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Surprising animal facts you probably didn’t know

Let’s explore some of the weirdest and most wonderful facts about animals according to BBC.

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The bird with the longest beak, compared to its body size, is the sword-billed hummingbird.

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Starfish don’t have bodies like we do. They are made up of just appendages, and they are super versatile.

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Some fish can walk. There’s even a special kind called the walking shark.

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Kangaroos hop so easily because of their stretchy tendons.

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The shortest-living animal is the Mayfly.

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The biggest insect ever was a giant "dragonfly." It had a wingspan of over 75cm- that’s 2 and a half feet.

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