A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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Scientists have revived a flowering plant from a fruit stored away in permafrost by Arctic ground squirrel 32,000 years ago.
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A dog's naked behind leaves absolutely no bacteria when pressed against carpet.
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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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Dolphins can rapidly heal from extreme injuries, such as shark bites, and regenerate their original body shape.
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A domestic cat can sprint at about 31 miles per hour.
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Honeypot ants are a unique insect that use their own bodies as living storage pots of honey.
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Blue whale arteries are large enough for humans to swim through and their hearts are the size of cars.
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