Sharks, like other fish, have their reproductive organs in their chests.
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Some lizards, in which the tail is a major storage organ for accumulating reserves, will return to a dropped tail after the threat has passed, and will eat it to recover part of the sacrificed supplies.
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By putting a frog in a bucket of milk, scientists following up on an ancient Russian way of keeping milk from going sour have identified a wealth of new antibiotic substances.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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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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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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The head of a jellyfish is called the "Bell."
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