Some lizards, in which the tail is a major storage organ for accumulating reserves, will return to a dropped tail after the threat has passed, and will eat it to recover part of the sacrificed supplies.
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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 first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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When Koko, the gorilla famous for knowing sign language, was asked where gorillas go after death, she responded by signing “Comfortable hole, bye.”
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Cats sleep for 70% of their lives.
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Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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