Honeypot ants are a unique insect that use their own bodies as living storage pots of honey.
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Parrot parents "name" their children with a signature call.
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Camels and llamas can cross breed. The offspring is called a ‘Cama’.
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Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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Vampire bats adopt orphans, and are one of the few mammals known to risk their own lives to share food with less fortunate roost-mates.
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The Lion's Mane Jellyfish is the largest jellyfish in the world. They have been swimming in arctic waters since before the dinosaurs (over 650 million years ago).
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Cats recognise the voice of their owner, but never evolved to care.
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The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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