Dung Beetle
The dung beetle can push objects many times its own weight
Zimbabwe
Dik-Dik
A dik-dik is named after a sound it makes when it is frightened
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.
Common House Spider
House spiders have the ability to eat most insects in a home.
Slug
They glide around on one foot, which is aided by the slime they produce
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
American Cockroach
Despite its name, actually originated from Africa and the Middle East
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
Caecilian
Some species' babies use their hooked or scraper-like teeth to peel off and eat their mother's skin
Jacana
The jacana has the ability to swim underwater