One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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The oldest recorded elephant lived for 82 years.
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Honeypot ants are a unique insect that use their own bodies as living storage pots of honey.
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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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A 42-foot sperm whale has about 7 tons of oil in it.
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Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years.
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Worker bees must visit around 4,000 flowers in order to make one tablespoon of honey.
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