Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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In 2011, a male tiger in India adopted a litter of orphaned cubs, taking on the role of ‘mother’. Wildlife officials say such behavior had never been observed before.
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Dolphins can rapidly heal from extreme injuries, such as shark bites, and regenerate their original body shape.
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The seahorse is the only fish to have a neck.
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It has been calculated that a single breath from a mature blue whale can inflate up to 2,000 balloons.
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