The Pistol Shrimp can snap its claws together to create a sound of 218 decibels, louder than as supersonic jet at full speed. It only lasts for 1 millisecond. The snapping action also creates a bubble that is greater than 5000 Kelvin, close to the surface temperature of the sun.
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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The octopus does not have a blind spot.
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The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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The Savannah is the largest domestic cat breed. It resembles a small leopard and behaves like a dog. They can grow up to 40 lbs, have an eight foot vertical jump, and can be trained to walk on a leash and play fetch.
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