Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
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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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Moths are unable to fly during an earthquake.
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A lion in the wild usually makes no more than twenty kills a year.
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If a vampire bat goes 2 days without drinking blood, they can die. However, well fed female bats will puke up blood and share it with other bats that they like in exchange for grooming.
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Squirrels forget where they hide about half of their nuts.
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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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