Dogs sometimes fake being sick to get attention.
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On some poorly researched trivia lists it is stated as a fact that a pregnant goldfish is called a twit. This is not true as goldfish lay eggs.
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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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Urechis unicinctus is a species of marine spoon worm that is widely referred to as the ‘penis fish’.
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Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible!
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When a male gentoo penguin "falls in love" with a female penguin, he searches the entire beach to find the perfect pebble to present to her.
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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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