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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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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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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It has been estimated that a bite from a grizzly bear can crush a bowling ball.
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A dog's naked behind leaves absolutely no bacteria when pressed against carpet.
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Vanilla flavoring is sometimes made with an ingredient from beaver pee.
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