Dolphins can rapidly heal from extreme injuries, such as shark bites, and regenerate their original body shape.
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Some older/less efficient worker termites will develop 'backpacks' of toxic chemicals that explode when the termite is threatened. They are essentially used as suicide bombers when the colony is being attacked.
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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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Mahatma Gandhi used to travel with his goat so that he could have fresh milk.
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Penguins have a gland above their eye that turns saltwater into freshwater.
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Tigers can see 6 times better at night than humans.
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A cat rubs against people not only to be affectionate but also to mark out its territory with scent glands around its face. The tail area and paws also carry the cat's scent.
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