Jellyfish as a species are actually older than dinosaurs and sharks.
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15% of snails survive digestion by birds and are found alive in their droppings, potentially leading to the spread of snail populations.
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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A tortoise named Adwaita lived to 255 years old. To put it into perspective, he was born before the United States of America existed and his death was announced on CNN (1750-2006).
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If a vampire bat goes 2 days without drinking blood, they can die. However, well fed female bats will puke up blood and share it with other bats that they like in exchange for grooming.
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A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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