On the surface level, we understand that animals, insects and marine wildlife are, physically, quite different from us. But once you start to look more closely at their behavior and biology, there is a whole world of interesting and unusual parts most of us had no idea about.

Someone asked “What’s a fascinating fact about wildlife that most people are unaware of?” and people shared their best examples. From owl-head movements to the particularities of flamingo dining, get comfortable as you read through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your own thoughts in the comments below.

Opossums brains are about 1/5th the size of other mammals their size. And mostly smooth, so precious and so dumb. Eponarose: Amazing Opossum Fact 1: It is extremely rare for them to have rabies! Amazing O

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