The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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Sharks have been on the planet longer than trees.
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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Unsinkable Sam (nickname of a German ship's cat) who served on 3 warships, one German, two British, all sank in action. The cat survived each sinking, floating away on wooden planks to rescue.
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Bats sleep 18-20 hours per day.
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Cats and dogs can hear ultrasound.
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The colossal squid has the largest eyes in the world.
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