Scientists have revived a flowering plant from a fruit stored away in permafrost by Arctic ground squirrel 32,000 years ago.
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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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The colossal squid has the largest eyes in the world.
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There was a bear called Wojtek who was adopted by Polish soldiers during WW2. It carried ammunition, wrestled with soldiers, and drank beer.
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Dolphins can rapidly heal from extreme injuries, such as shark bites, and regenerate their original body shape.
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The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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