Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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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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Mosquitoes don't just bite you, they also pee on you.
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Honeypot ants are a unique insect that use their own bodies as living storage pots of honey.
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When dragonflies mate, their tails form a love heart.
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A cat rubs against people not only to be affectionate but also to mark out its territory with scent glands around its face. The tail area and paws also carry the cat's scent.
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