The pea aphid insect explodes itself thereby sacrificing its life to protect its relatives from predators.
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The Hercules beetle, despite weighing only 100 grams, can lift 8 kilograms, making it one of the proportionally strongest animals in the world.
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Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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When a male honey bee climaxes during sex, his testicles explode and then he dies.
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There are more insects in one square mile of rural land than there are human beings in the world.
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The most expensive cow in the world was sold in 2009 for $1.2 million.
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Elephants are among the most emotional creatures in the world - they have even been known to rescue other animals, such as trapped dogs.
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The Savannah is the largest domestic cat breed. It resembles a small leopard and behaves like a dog. They can grow up to 40 lbs, have an eight foot vertical jump, and can be trained to walk on a leash and play fetch.
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