Some older/less efficient worker termites will develop 'backpacks' of toxic chemicals that explode when the termite is threatened. They are essentially used as suicide bombers when the colony is being attacked.
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By putting a frog in a bucket of milk, scientists following up on an ancient Russian way of keeping milk from going sour have identified a wealth of new antibiotic substances.
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Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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Domestic pigs average a top speed of about 11 miles per hour.
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A domestic cat can sprint at about 31 miles per hour.
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Lobsters have blue blood.
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Camels and llamas can cross breed. The offspring is called a ‘Cama’.
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