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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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 Australia, there are spiders big enough to eat snakes.
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Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years.
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A 42-foot sperm whale has about 7 tons of oil in it.
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Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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Vanilla flavoring is sometimes made with an ingredient from beaver pee.
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Worker bees must visit around 4,000 flowers in order to make one tablespoon of honey.
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