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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The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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It has been estimated that a bite from a grizzly bear can crush a bowling ball.
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The largest breed of rabbit is the Flemish Giant.
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A dog's naked behind leaves absolutely no bacteria when pressed against carpet.
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George was the world's largest dog who weighed 233 pounds, stood at 43 inches tall from paw to shoulder, and ate 180 pounds of food a month.
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Sharks have been on the planet longer than trees.
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