When a male honey bee climaxes during sex, his testicles explode and then he dies.
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Cows as they are today never existed in the wild and were domesticated from aurochs some 10,500 years ago.
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A tortoise named Adwaita lived to 255 years old. To put it into perspective, he was born before the United States of America existed and his death was announced on CNN (1750-2006).
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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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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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Parrotfish make themselves a kind of mucus 'sleeping bag' which masks their smell from predators and keeps parasites away.
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The octopus does not have a blind spot.
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