Dolphins can rapidly heal from extreme injuries, such as shark bites, and regenerate their original body shape.
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Queen ants have one of the longest life-spans of any known insect - typically up to 30 years. Western harvester ant queens can live up to 40 years!
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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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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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Condoms were originally made of animal intestines or linen.
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When cats are happy, they may squeeze their eyes shut.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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