The largest earthworm on record was found in South Africa and measured 22 feet.
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Some lizards, in which the tail is a major storage organ for accumulating reserves, will return to a dropped tail after the threat has passed, and will eat it to recover part of the sacrificed supplies.
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A puppy is born blind, deaf, and toothless.
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Cats recognise the voice of their owner, but never evolved to care.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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The station master and operating officer at the Kishi Station, Japan, is a cat!
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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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Cats and dogs can hear ultrasound.
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