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Fascinating facts about some of the world’s most amazing animals. From Aardvarks to Zebras our A-Z of the animal world is guaranteed to inspire. If your favourite animal’s not yet included, please let us know. Check out the Top 3 most loved animals! »

Jaguar

Jaguars are excellent swimmers and quite at home in water. They hunt successfully in rivers, catching frogs and small alligators, or swiping at fish while clinging to an overhanging branch.

Jaguarundi

Sometimes referred to as ‘otter-cats’, there is still a lot to be learnt about the elusive jaguarundi.

Javan Rhinoceros

The Javan Rhino is the shyest of all rhinos using their dung and urine to communicate instead of sound.

Jellyfish

Jellyfish are said to be “biologically immortal” which means that if their body starts to deteriorate through age or damage then it is able to regenerate itself.

Jumping Spider

Making up 13% of all spider species globally, jumping spiders are known to be very curious and will leap on a human’s hand if placed in front of them – scary or cool, you decide!