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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Dolphins can rapidly heal from extreme injuries, such as shark bites, and regenerate their original body shape.
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The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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Vanilla flavoring is sometimes made with an ingredient from beaver pee.
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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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Sandy, an African Penguin, has been in 'love' with her keeper at the Nuremburg zoo since 1996.
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Only 3% of bird species have penises.
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