Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
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When a male honey bee climaxes during sex, his testicles explode and then he dies.
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In 1918, a homing pigeon saved over 190 American soldiers by delivering a message to nearby support despite having been shot through the breast, blinded in one eye, covered in blood, and with a leg hanging on by just a tendon.
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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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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Elephants are terrified of Bees and actually have a special, distinct vocalization for “Run away the Bees are angry”
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Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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