Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Bored Panda

Hidrėlėy

This Page Shared 69 Weird Animal Facts People Discovered While Falling Into A Wikipedia Rabbit Hole

Wikipedia

When you think nothing can surprise you anymore, we’re here to prove you wrong. And this time it’s not inventions or major discoveries, but rather some “hidden” and often bizarre facts from the animal world sitting in the ‘Depths of Wikipedia’.

We’ve gathered some of the best posts shared by the Instagram community, showing both interesting bits of knowledge and fun visuals – often with captions that can be understood in more than one way.

If you’re curious what other people found fascinating and couldn’t resist sharing, keep scrolling down.

#1

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#2

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#3

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#4

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#5

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#6

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#7

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#8

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#9

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#10

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#11

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#12

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#13

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#14

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#15

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#16

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#17

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#18

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#19

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#20

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#21

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#22

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#23

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#24

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#25

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#26

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#27

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#28

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#29

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#30

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#31

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#32

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#33

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#34

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#35

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#36

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#37

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#38

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#39

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#40

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#41

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#42

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#43

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#44

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#45

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#46

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#47

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#48

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#49

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#50

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#51

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#52

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#53

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#54

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#55

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#56

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#57

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#58

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#59

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#60

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#61

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#62

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#63

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#64

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#65

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#66

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#67

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#68

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

#69

© Photo: depthsofwikipedia

Sign up to read this article

Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.

Already a member? Sign in here

Top stories on inkl right now

MSG Sports criticizes NYPD and Mamdani over Knicks Game 4 security

MSG Sports criticizes NYPD and Mamdani over Knicks Game 4 security

James Dolan’s company slams mayor and police commissioner as ‘party poopers’ over large restricted zone

The Guardian - US

Trump signs $70bn immigration act ensuring ICE funding through 2029

Trump signs $70bn immigration act ensuring ICE funding through 2029

Package allocates $38bn to ICE, $26bn to Customs and Border Protection and $5bn more to the DHS

The Guardian - US

Mom interrupts mayor’s speech at high school graduation to accuse him of wrongdoing with her daughter

Mom interrupts mayor’s speech at high school graduation to accuse him of wrongdoing with her daughter

The mayor agreed to speak at the Class of 2026 ceremony but declined to distribute diplomas after the student’s mother requested he skip the graduation

The Independent UK

Missing Nancy Guthrie: Bizarre 'Pee Tent' Allegations Trigger YouTuber Arrests

Missing Nancy Guthrie: Bizarre 'Pee Tent' Allegations Trigger YouTuber Arrests

The search for missing Nancy Guthrie in Tucson takes a strange turn as police arrest YouTubers for public nuisance, sparking debate over true-crime coverage and community disruption.

International Business Times UK

One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites

Already a member? Sign in here

UN nuclear watchdog board demands urgent Iran cooperation and access to nuclear sites

UN nuclear watchdog board demands urgent Iran cooperation and access to nuclear sites

The U.N. atomic watchdog's board has demanding that Iran fully cooperate with the agency and provide complete information about its nuclear material

The Independent UK

How US treatment of Iran has made World Cup 'inherently unfair'

How US treatment of Iran has made World Cup 'inherently unfair'

A LEADING sports journalist has said the US has made the World Cup “inherently unfair” through its treatment of the Iranian team and fans.

The National (Scotland)

Related Stories

Top stories on inkl right now

MSG Sports criticizes NYPD and Mamdani over Knicks Game 4 security

MSG Sports criticizes NYPD and Mamdani over Knicks Game 4 security

James Dolan’s company slams mayor and police commissioner as ‘party poopers’ over large restricted zone

The Guardian - US

Trump signs $70bn immigration act ensuring ICE funding through 2029

Trump signs $70bn immigration act ensuring ICE funding through 2029

Package allocates $38bn to ICE, $26bn to Customs and Border Protection and $5bn more to the DHS

The Guardian - US

Mom interrupts mayor’s speech at high school graduation to accuse him of wrongdoing with her daughter

Mom interrupts mayor’s speech at high school graduation to accuse him of wrongdoing with her daughter

The mayor agreed to speak at the Class of 2026 ceremony but declined to distribute diplomas after the student’s mother requested he skip the graduation

The Independent UK

Missing Nancy Guthrie: Bizarre 'Pee Tent' Allegations Trigger YouTuber Arrests

Missing Nancy Guthrie: Bizarre 'Pee Tent' Allegations Trigger YouTuber Arrests

The search for missing Nancy Guthrie in Tucson takes a strange turn as police arrest YouTubers for public nuisance, sparking debate over true-crime coverage and community disruption.

International Business Times UK

One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites

Already a member? Sign in here

UN nuclear watchdog board demands urgent Iran cooperation and access to nuclear sites

UN nuclear watchdog board demands urgent Iran cooperation and access to nuclear sites

The U.N. atomic watchdog's board has demanding that Iran fully cooperate with the agency and provide complete information about its nuclear material

The Independent UK

How US treatment of Iran has made World Cup 'inherently unfair'

How US treatment of Iran has made World Cup 'inherently unfair'

A LEADING sports journalist has said the US has made the World Cup “inherently unfair” through its treatment of the Iranian team and fans.

The National (Scotland)

Our Picks

Why A Controversial Neverland Painting Of Michael Jackson As Jesus Is Sparking Fury

A new Netflix documentary revisits the 2003 raid on Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch, exploring the controversial evidence found and its implications on his legacy.

International Business Times UK

The pixel stretch trend is back!Here's how to do it easily in Photoshop

Gen Z has just discovered the pixel stretch trend! If you didn't catch it the first time round, here's how to do it

Digital Camera World

Psychology says people who eat the same food every day aren’t boring or close-minded, they may be optimizing life in a surprising way

Psychology suggests that people who eat the same foods repeatedly are often driven by a mix of comfort, convenience, habit, emotional reassurance, and a desire to reduce daily stress. For some, familiar meals create a sense of stability and predictability.

The Economic Times

Uproar Over Way Jake Bongiovi Addressed Wife Millie Bobby Brown In Latest Social Media Post: “So Sorry For Her”

After branding him a “man-child” and a “useless husband,” fans are now cringing over the phrase Jake Bongiovi used to address his wife, Millie Bobby Brown.

Mayk Leão in 10 Photos: Brazilian Influencer's Rise From 44K to 2.4M Followers After Viral UFO Footage

Brazilian creator Mayk Leão draws attention after UFO footage links to claims of rapid follower growth from 44K to 2.4M

International Business Times UK

Boogie Nights review – Paul Thomas Anderson’s porn epic is still gaudy, seedy fun

The writer-director’s second movie lacks some of the craft shown in his later work, but remains a stylish and energetic descent into the cocaine-fulled world of the 70s adult film industry

The Guardian - UK

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.

Download on the AppStore

Get it on Google Play