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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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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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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The largest breed of rabbit is the Flemish Giant.
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Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
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In Australia, there are spiders big enough to eat snakes.
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A puppy is born blind, deaf, and toothless.
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Some older/less efficient worker termites will develop 'backpacks' of toxic chemicals that explode when the termite is threatened. They are essentially used as suicide bombers when the colony is being attacked.
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