Cats sleep for 70% of their lives.
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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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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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The elephant brain weighs about 6,000g.
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When dragonflies mate, their tails form a love heart.
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In 2005, in Africa, it was reported that three lions rescued a 12-year-old girl from kidnappers and guarded her for half a day until help came.
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It's possible to train your cat to use the toilet as a litter box and even flush afterwards.
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