ShittyAnimalFacts

ShittyAnimalFacts

Contrary to popular belief, the world doesn't just turn on its own. It's actually reindeer powered.

Contrary to popular belief, the world doesn't just turn on its own. It's actually reindeer powered.

The high density of beach critters is just one of many obstacles associated with panning for gold at beaches.

The high density of beach critters is just one of many obstacles associated with panning for gold at beaches.

Otters really hate snow and cold weather. Those that can't head south for the winter simply stay and make the most of it to pass the time.

Otters really hate snow and cold weather. Those that can't head south for the winter simply stay and make the most of it to pass the time.

Lemmings get really emotional on the slopes - all they want is a ski ride, but no skier seems to understand them.

Lemmings get really emotional on the slopes - all they want is a ski ride, but no skier seems to understand them.

Unlike most mammals, ermines have slinky like vertebrae which allow them to stretch to whatever length they need to catch prey. After catching voles, they shrink back to normal.

Unlike most mammals, ermines have slinky like vertebrae which allow them to stretch to whatever length they need to catch prey. After catching voles, they shrink back to normal.

Depression in fish is a real thing, and it is common for them to do the unthinkable - yes, to sink to the very bottom and end it all.

Depression in fish is a real thing, and it is common for them to do the unthinkable - yes, to sink to the very bottom and end it all.

Orangutan’s are great mechanics due to having built in self adjusting wrenches.

Orangutan’s are great mechanics due to having built in self adjusting wrenches.

While cats have the reputation of sleeping most of the time, most cats are quite aggressive thinkers. This can sometimes result in overheating of neural pathways resulting in spontaneous but short-lived combustion. Rarely does it harm the cat.

While cats have the reputation of sleeping most of the time, most cats are quite aggressive thinkers. This can sometimes result in overheating of neural pathways resulting in spontaneous but short-lived combustion. Rarely does it harm the cat.

Carts are nothing but snakes with fur and legs.

Carts are nothing but snakes with fur and legs.

Potoroos are known for having a head mouth and a belly mouth, and both can feed at the same time.

Potoroos are known for having a head mouth and a belly mouth, and both can feed at the same time.

Roofing goats often volunteer with Habitat for Humanity.

Roofing goats often volunteer with Habitat for Humanity.

Elephants seals are the only animals known to be in the auto business, mostly demolition, but for a few extra (s)quid, they're also willing to engage in insurance fraud.

Elephants seals are the only animals known to be in the auto business, mostly demolition, but for a few extra (s)quid, they're also willing to engage in insurance fraud.

In nature, dogs used their tails for flight, spinning them like a propeller to generate lift. Sadly most breeds lost this ability due to centuries of domestication, leaving only a useless tail wagging reflex.

In nature, dogs used their tails for flight, spinning them like a propeller to generate lift. Sadly most breeds lost this ability due to centuries of domestication, leaving only a useless tail wagging reflex.

Segulls are considering patent infringement cases against Uber and Lyft

Segulls are considering patent infringement cases against Uber and Lyft

If you are ever besieged by piranhas, simply feed them bananas

If you are ever besieged by piranhas, simply feed them bananas

In some parts of the world, cats are fed to horses to keep them happy.

In some parts of the world, cats are fed to horses to keep them happy.

It is custom for Red Pandas to collect flowers after Valentine's Day, and deliver them unto those who received none. Here are yours, loser!

It is custom for Red Pandas to collect flowers after Valentine's Day, and deliver them unto those who received none. Here are yours, loser!

While most beavers are very self-conscious about their table manners and only eat with utensils, ones raised in captivity simply do not give a dam

While most beavers are very self-conscious about their table manners and only eat with utensils, ones raised in captivity simply do not give a dam

Every year, millions of Americans come together to celebrate carnivorous birds of prey with exceptional neck flexibility and revel in the glory of the Almighty SuperbOwl

Every year, millions of Americans come together to celebrate carnivorous birds of prey with exceptional neck flexibility and revel in the glory of the Almighty SuperbOwl

Most big cats aren't born with murder mittens, but instead sharpen their nails with their teeth

Most big cats aren't born with murder mittens, but instead sharpen their nails with their teeth

Kangaroos regularly harass people for public smoking in Australia. In fact, they're the largest anti-smoking lobbying group in the country, Mobs Against Smoking.

Kangaroos regularly harass people for public smoking in Australia. In fact, they're the largest anti-smoking lobbying group in the country, Mobs Against Smoking.

Ah yes. The rare and elusive “yellow-tail”

Ah yes. The rare and elusive “yellow-tail”

Otters can dance

Otters can dance

Raccoons have learned to mimic actual thieves by running away bipedally from the scene of the crime.

Raccoons have learned to mimic actual thieves by running away bipedally from the scene of the crime.

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