Jellyfish as a species are actually older than dinosaurs and sharks.
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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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The colossal squid has the largest eyes in the world.
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A group of kittens is called a "kindle".
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Camels and llamas can cross breed. The offspring is called a ‘Cama’.
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15% of snails survive digestion by birds and are found alive in their droppings, potentially leading to the spread of snail populations.
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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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When a male gentoo penguin "falls in love" with a female penguin, he searches the entire beach to find the perfect pebble to present to her.
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