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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Squirrels forget where they hide about half of their nuts.
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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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There's a rare breed of pig that looks like a sheep.
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In 1949, an official boxing match between a bear and a man was held. The bear won.
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Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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The largest earthworm on record was found in South Africa and measured 22 feet.
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