Camels and llamas can cross breed. The offspring is called a ‘Cama’.
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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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Jumping fleas can accelerate 50 times faster than the space shuttle.
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One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years.
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There was a bear called Wojtek who was adopted by Polish soldiers during WW2. It carried ammunition, wrestled with soldiers, and drank beer.
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The cat brain weighs about 30g.
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