Jumping fleas can accelerate 50 times faster than the space shuttle.
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Urechis unicinctus is a species of marine spoon worm that is widely referred to as the ‘penis fish’.
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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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Sharks have been on the planet longer than trees.
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A cat rubs against people not only to be affectionate but also to mark out its territory with scent glands around its face. The tail area and paws also carry the cat's scent.
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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The head of a jellyfish is called the "Bell."
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A hippo sleeping underwater automatically rises to the surface every ~4 minutes and breathes without waking.
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