Penguins have a gland above their eye that turns saltwater into freshwater.
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It would take about 1,200,000 mosquitoes to fully drain the average human body of blood.
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An average cat has 1-8 kittens per litter and can have 2-3 litters per year. During her productive life, one female cat could have more than 100 kittens. A single pair of cats and their kittens can produce as many as 420,000 kittens in just 7 years.
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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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The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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A dog's naked behind leaves absolutely no bacteria when pressed against carpet.
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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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Jaguars frequently get high by eating hallucinogenic roots, which also increases their senses for hunting.
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