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 colossal squid has the largest eyes in the world.
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Penguins have a gland above their eye that turns saltwater into freshwater.
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There was a bear called Wojtek who was adopted by Polish soldiers during WW2. It carried ammunition, wrestled with soldiers, and drank beer.
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Dolphins can rapidly heal from extreme injuries, such as shark bites, and regenerate their original body shape.
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When a drone bee mates with a queen, its ejaculation is so powerful that it can even be heard by the human ear.
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