The octopus does not have a blind spot.
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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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The oldest recorded elephant lived for 82 years.
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When cats are happy, they may squeeze their eyes shut.
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Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
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Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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Domestic pigs average a top speed of about 11 miles per hour.
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