Europe

Turtles

Some species of aquatic turtles can get up to 70 percent of their oxygen through their butt.

Kangal

Can run up to 35 miles per hour (56km).

Catalan Sheepdog

This breed is called the Gos d’Atura Catala in native Catalan and Pastor Catalan in Spanish, both of which roughly translate to mean Catalan Sheepdog

Redback Spider

The redback spiders found in New Caledonia differ from other populations in that they don’t practice sexual cannibalism and don’t bite people as much.

Slug

They glide around on one foot, which is aided by the slime they produce

Saluki

The Saluki is one of the fastest dog breeds in the world.

Mudi

Mudi dogs have a reputation for being able to control a herd of 500 sheep.

Barbet

This dog has the nickname ‘Mud dog’ because it likes to play in muddy, swamp-like areas.

Pumi

Pumik developed their loud bark to communicate with shepherds at long distances.

Perro De Presa Canario

The breed has feet like a cat, with rounded toes that are not too close together. His unique feet give him a distinctive, long, elastic stride.

Groenendael

Although developed as a herding dog, the breed makes an excellent guard and working dog and is used by police forces and the military.