Urechis unicinctus is a species of marine spoon worm that is widely referred to as the ‘penis fish’.
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The Pistol Shrimp can snap its claws together to create a sound of 218 decibels, louder than as supersonic jet at full speed. It only lasts for 1 millisecond. The snapping action also creates a bubble that is greater than 5000 Kelvin, close to the surface temperature of the sun.
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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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Jellyfish as a species are actually older than dinosaurs and sharks.
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A giraffe's kick is so powerful that it can decapitate a lion.
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Only 3% of bird species have penises.
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Bats sleep 18-20 hours per day.
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