Urechis unicinctus is a species of marine spoon worm that is widely referred to as the ‘penis fish’.
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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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Rex the German Shepherd was a rescue dog with a bad temper. He refused to be fed by humans and would attack strangers, but he’s a changed dog after falling in love with Geraldine the goose!
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The CIA once spent $20 million on a cat equipped with gear to spy on the Soviets, but it was hit by a taxi.
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When a male honey bee climaxes during sex, his testicles explode and then he dies.
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Vampire bats adopt orphans, and are one of the few mammals known to risk their own lives to share food with less fortunate roost-mates.
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Dire wolves actually existed, living up to 10,000 years ago before going extinct.
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