By putting a frog in a bucket of milk, scientists following up on an ancient Russian way of keeping milk from going sour have identified a wealth of new antibiotic substances.
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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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A giraffe's kick is so powerful that it can decapitate a lion.
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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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There's a lizard known as the 'Jesus Lizard' that can run across water.
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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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The reindeer is the only mammal that can see UV light.
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