Syria

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.

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.

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.

Vinegaroon

Vinegaroons can spray 19 times before the glands are depleted

Tiger Beetle

The adult tiger beetle is one of the fastest land insects in the world

Tarantula Hawk

Tarantula hawks are excellent pollinators, especially for milkweed.

Earthworm

They are hermaphrodites, which means they have male and female organs

Sea Eagle

The sea eagle tends to mate for life with a single partner

Stork

They can’t sing like other birds.

Mosquito

Only the female mosquito actually sucks blood

Flea

Adult fleas can jump up to 7 inches in the air