Urechis unicinctus is a species of marine spoon worm that is widely referred to as the ‘penis fish’.
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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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A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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Jellyfish as a species are actually older than dinosaurs and sharks.
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Elephants are terrified of Bees and actually have a special, distinct vocalization for “Run away the Bees are angry”
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George was the world's largest dog who weighed 233 pounds, stood at 43 inches tall from paw to shoulder, and ate 180 pounds of food a month.
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