The Pistol Shrimp can snap its claws together to create a sound of 218 decibels, louder than as supersonic jet at full speed. It only lasts for 1 millisecond. The snapping action also creates a bubble that is greater than 5000 Kelvin, close to the surface temperature of the sun.
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Moths are unable to fly during an earthquake.
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A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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Alligators can live up to 100 years.
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The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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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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