Madagascar

Rodents

The capybara, the world’s largest rodent, likes to be in and around bodies of water. Because of this, the Catholic Church in South America decided that it was a fish, and people were allowed to eat it during Lent and First Fridays.

Carpenter Ant

Carpenter ants can lift up to seven times their own weight with their teeth!

Spider Wasp

They prey on spiders to feed their larvae or they parasitize other spider wasps.

Dung Beetle

The dung beetle can push objects many times its own weight

Armyworm

They are so named because they "march" in armies of worms from one crop to another in search of food

Banana Spider

People spin clothing and fishing nets out of these spiders’ silk.

Turtles

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

Coton de Tulear

The soft coat of the Coton de Tulear is the result of a singular genetic mutation early in the breed's development.

Brookesia Micra

Brookesia micra can curl up and pretend to be a dead leaf if it’s threatened.

Slug

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

Mantella Frog

Some of the smallest and most brightly colored frogs in the world

False Widow Spider

False spiders actually prey on black widow spiders and other hazardous spiders

Orb Weaver

Females are about four times the size of males

Mealybug

They have a symbiotic relationship with ants.