Cymothoa exigua is a type of parasite that enters through fish's gills, eats their tongue, and then replaces it.
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The CIA once spent $20 million on a cat equipped with gear to spy on the Soviets, but it was hit by a taxi.
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A tortoise named Adwaita lived to 255 years old. To put it into perspective, he was born before the United States of America existed and his death was announced on CNN (1750-2006).
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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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Cats sleep for 70% of their lives.
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Tigers can see 6 times better at night than humans.
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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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