Random Animal Facts

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    Clever City Birds
    Clever City Birds
    Some birds in cities have learned to line their nests with cigarette butts in order to ward off parasites, as burnt nicotine works as an insecticide to ward off mites, lice, and fleas.
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    The elephant brain weighs about 6,000g.
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    Ants tend to survive in a microwave because they find the coolest spot and wait!
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    The Lion's Mane Jellyfish is the largest jellyfish in the world. They have been swimming in arctic waters since before the dinosaurs (over 650 million years ago).
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    Jellyfish as a species are actually older than dinosaurs and sharks.
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    Lobsters have blue blood.
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    In order to enhance the taste, Japanese macaque wash their food in salt water before they eat. They also make snowballs for fun!
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    Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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