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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One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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The colossal squid has the largest eyes in the world.
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Elephants are terrified of Bees and actually have a special, distinct vocalization for “Run away the Bees are angry”
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