8 Unusual Animal Facts

Interesting animal facts are a great source of entertainment and amusement for you and any children you may know. if you're looking for some fun information about the animal kingdom, look no further.

Skunks Smells always are funny, so animals that smell make the top of the list in the interesting animal facts category. Did you know that spotted skunks stand on their hands before they spray? The next time you see a skunk performing a handstand, it might be a good idea to run the other way.

Elephants The elephant is widely regarded as one of the most intelligent animals on earth. Though they entertain crowds and attract attention at circuses by performing many tricks and stunts, elephants cannot jump.

Cows Gas and the noises that accompany it are a sure way to garner a laugh in most crowds. Just ask cows. These animals give off enough methane gas to fill 400-liter bottles -- every day!

Dogs Have you ever wanted to stay in a five-star hotel but didn't want to shell out the money? U.S. Secret Service dogs stay in five-star hotels on trips overseas with the president.

Pigs You may think of pigs primarily as wallowing in a puddle of mud and chowing down at the food trough. Though imagining a running pig might be hard to do, pigs can actually run nearly 8 miles per hour.

Camels and rats Camels often appear in cartoons meant to entertain children. They are known for their humps and ability to go long periods without water. But did you know a rat can subsist longer than a camel without water?

Cows These creatures offer such great entertainment value that they have to make this list of interesting animal facts twice. A cow's sweat glands are in its nose!

Butterflies While many creatures taste with their mouths, a butterfly tastes with its feet. Imagine the possibilities if this were true for us!