Parrotfish make themselves a kind of mucus 'sleeping bag' which masks their smell from predators and keeps parasites away.
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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
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In 2005, in Africa, it was reported that three lions rescued a 12-year-old girl from kidnappers and guarded her for half a day until help came.
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Only 3% of bird species have penises.
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