Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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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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Only 3% of bird species have penises.
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Parrotfish make themselves a kind of mucus 'sleeping bag' which masks their smell from predators and keeps parasites away.
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There's a lizard known as the 'Jesus Lizard' that can run across water.
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Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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