It is very common for babies in New Zealand to sleep on sheepskins. This is to help them gain weight faster, and retain their body heat.

Jousting is the official sport in the state of Maryland.

The bumblebee bat is not only the world's smallest bat, but it is also the world's smallest mammal. These cute little creatures weigh only 2 grammes. They are 29 to 33mm in length, with a wingspan of approximately 170mm!

AMAZING FACTS