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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Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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When you shave a guinea pig it looks like a little hippo.
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Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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A 42-foot sperm whale has about 7 tons of oil in it.
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There’s a bonobo named Kanzi who has learned to build a campfire and cook his own food.
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Ants tend to survive in a microwave because they find the coolest spot and wait!
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