Urechis unicinctus is a species of marine spoon worm that is widely referred to as the ‘penis fish’.
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On some poorly researched trivia lists it is stated as a fact that a pregnant goldfish is called a twit. This is not true as goldfish lay eggs.
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The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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Camels and llamas can cross breed. The offspring is called a ‘Cama’.
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It has been estimated that a bite from a grizzly bear can crush a bowling ball.
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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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The two oldest cats on record lived to 38 and 34 years old, both were owned by the same owner and lived off a diet of bacon, eggs, broccoli and coffee.
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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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