Random Animal Facts

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    The Pistol Shrimp can snap its claws together to create a sound of 218 decibels, louder than as supersonic jet at full speed. It only lasts for 1 millisecond. The snapping action also creates a bubble that is greater than 5000 Kelvin, close to the surface temperature of the sun.
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    The two oldest cats on record lived to 38 and 34 years old, both were owned by the same owner and lived off a diet of bacon, eggs, broccoli and coffee.
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    Male kangaroos flex their biceps to impress females.
    Male kangaroos flex their biceps to impress females.
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    Robo Fish
    Robo Fish
    A robotic fsh created by researchers at NYU-Poly was left to interact with normal fish. It was accepted by them and soon guided them as a leader.
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    There is a sea snail that wears a suit of iron plated armor. It is the only known animal to use iron sulphide as skeletal material.
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    Clever City Birds
    Clever City Birds
    Some birds in cities have learned to line their nests with cigarette butts in order to ward off parasites, as burnt nicotine works as an insecticide to ward off mites, lice, and fleas.
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    The largest earthworm on record was found in South Africa and measured 22 feet.
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    Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years.
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