Nicole Kidman is scared of butterflies.
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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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The head of a jellyfish is called the "Bell."
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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There's a lizard known as the 'Jesus Lizard' that can run across water.
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Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
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The reindeer is the only mammal that can see UV light.
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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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