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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The largest breed of rabbit is the Flemish Giant.
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Jumping fleas can accelerate 50 times faster than the space shuttle.
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Leonardo Da Vinci loved animals so much that he used to buy caged animals at the market just to set them free.
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Sharks, like other fish, have their reproductive organs in their chests.
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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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One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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