Queen ants have one of the longest life-spans of any known insect - typically up to 30 years. Western harvester ant queens can live up to 40 years!
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The seahorse is the only fish to have a neck.
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A 42-foot sperm whale has about 7 tons of oil in it.
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One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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If a vampire bat goes 2 days without drinking blood, they can die. However, well fed female bats will puke up blood and share it with other bats that they like in exchange for grooming.
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A lion in the wild usually makes no more than twenty kills a year.
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