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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Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible!
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Urechis unicinctus is a species of marine spoon worm that is widely referred to as the ‘penis fish’.
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Condoms were originally made of animal intestines or linen.
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Elephants are terrified of Bees and actually have a special, distinct vocalization for “Run away the Bees are angry”
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Worker bees must visit around 4,000 flowers in order to make one tablespoon of honey.
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In 2005, in Africa, it was reported that three lions rescued a 12-year-old girl from kidnappers and guarded her for half a day until help came.
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By putting a frog in a bucket of milk, scientists following up on an ancient Russian way of keeping milk from going sour have identified a wealth of new antibiotic substances.
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