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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Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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The CIA once spent $20 million on a cat equipped with gear to spy on the Soviets, but it was hit by a taxi.
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