Jumping fleas can accelerate 50 times faster than the space shuttle.
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Sharks, like other fish, have their reproductive organs in their chests.
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Cats and dogs can hear ultrasound.
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Rattlesnake mating sessions have been known to last more than 22 hours.
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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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Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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The Lion's Mane Jellyfish is the largest jellyfish in the world. They have been swimming in arctic waters since before the dinosaurs (over 650 million years ago).
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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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