Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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In 1955, the citizens of São Paulo were so upset with their government that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco (meaning rubbish) to the city council in protest, with over 100,000 votes.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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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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It has been estimated that a bite from a grizzly bear can crush a bowling ball.
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It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lower one's blood pressure!
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