In 1918, a homing pigeon saved over 190 American soldiers by delivering a message to nearby support despite having been shot through the breast, blinded in one eye, covered in blood, and with a leg hanging on by just a tendon.
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A 42-foot sperm whale has about 7 tons of oil in it.
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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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Camels and llamas can cross breed. The offspring is called a ‘Cama’.
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Whales and dolphins can't taste anything other than salt.
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Cats and dogs can hear ultrasound.
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The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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