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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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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The oldest recorded elephant lived for 82 years.
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Dolphins have names for one another.
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It's possible to train your cat to use the toilet as a litter box and even flush afterwards.
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It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lower one's blood pressure!
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There is a sea snail that wears a suit of iron plated armor. It is the only known animal to use iron sulphide as skeletal material.
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