Jumping fleas can accelerate 50 times faster than the space shuttle.
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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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Lobsters have blue blood.
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The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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Cats sleep for 70% of their lives.
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It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lower one's blood pressure!
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A banana slug can be 6-8 inches and their erect penis can be just as long. Also, their penises emerge from their heads. After sex, banana slugs eat each others penises.
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Sharks, like other fish, have their reproductive organs in their chests.
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