Elephants are terrified of Bees and actually have a special, distinct vocalization for “Run away the Bees are angry”
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Camels and llamas can cross breed. The offspring is called a ‘Cama’.
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One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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The world’s largest frog, the Goliath frog, can grow over 13 inches in length and can jump up to 10 feet in a single bound.
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In 1918, a homing pigeon saved over 190 American soldiers by delivering a message to nearby support despite having been shot through the breast, blinded in one eye, covered in blood, and with a leg hanging on by just a tendon.
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A 42-foot sperm whale has about 7 tons of oil in it.
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Christmas Island has bridges for crabs to stop them getting run over during the mass migration.
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