Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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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 oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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Dolphins sometimes have fun by blowing bubbles and creating rings of air underwater, which they then swim through.
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Only 3% of bird species have penises.
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A giraffe's kick is so powerful that it can decapitate a lion.
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