Odd Facts about Animals:
1. The axolotl, a type of salamander, has the ability to regenerate its limbs, spinal cord, heart, and other organs. It can even regrow parts of its brain.
2. The star-nosed mole has a unique snout covered in 22 fleshy tentacles. It uses these tentacles to navigate and find prey in dark underground tunnels.
3. The mantis shrimp has incredibly powerful claws that can strike with the speed of a bullet. They can break through aquarium glass and even crack open shellfish.
4. The male bowerbird builds elaborate structures called bowers to attract mates. These structures can be decorated with colorful objects like flowers, berries, feathers, or even discarded human items.
5. The pistol shrimp has a specialized claw that can snap so quickly it creates a cavitation bubble. The implosion of the bubble produces a shockwave and temperature as high as the sun's surface, stunning or killing prey.