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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There was a bear called Wojtek who was adopted by Polish soldiers during WW2. It carried ammunition, wrestled with soldiers, and drank beer.
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The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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When Washoe, the first chimp to use sign language, was told that her caretaker's baby had died, she signed "CRY."
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Parrot parents "name" their children with a signature call.
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A dairy cow can produce more milk when listening to music.
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Dolphins sometimes have fun by blowing bubbles and creating rings of air underwater, which they then swim through.
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