When dragonflies mate, their tails form a love heart.
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The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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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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Sharks, like other fish, have their reproductive organs in their chests.
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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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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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When Koko, the gorilla famous for knowing sign language, was asked where gorillas go after death, she responded by signing “Comfortable hole, bye.”
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