Unsinkable Sam (nickname of a German ship's cat) who served on 3 warships, one German, two British, all sank in action. The cat survived each sinking, floating away on wooden planks to rescue.
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Sergeant Stubby was the only war dog to be promoted to sergeant through combat in WWI. He saved his regiment from surprise mustard gas attacks, found and comforted the wounded, and even once caught a German spy by the seat of his pants, holding him there until American Soldiers found him.
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When a male honey bee climaxes during sex, his testicles explode and then he dies.
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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