Weird Facts
True facts that sound like they should not be.
Corals Are Animals, Not Plants
Corals are animals, not plants: most coral structures are made up of hundreds to thousands of tiny creatures called polyps.
Starfish Are Not Fish and Have No Blood
Sea stars, commonly called starfish, are not fish: they have no gills, scales or fins, and they use sea water instead of blood to pump nutrients through their bodies.
Male Seahorses Get Pregnant and Give Birth
Seahorses and their close relatives, sea dragons, are the only species in which the male gets pregnant and gives birth.