Elephants are terrified of Bees and actually have a special, distinct vocalization for “Run away the Bees are angry”
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Camels and llamas can cross breed. The offspring is called a ‘Cama’.
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Sharks, like other fish, have their reproductive organs in their chests.
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On some poorly researched trivia lists it is stated as a fact that a pregnant goldfish is called a twit. This is not true as goldfish lay eggs.
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Queen ants have one of the longest life-spans of any known insect - typically up to 30 years. Western harvester ant queens can live up to 40 years!
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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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Only 3% of bird species have penises.
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