When a drone bee mates with a queen, its ejaculation is so powerful that it can even be heard by the human ear.
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The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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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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Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
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In order to enhance the taste, Japanese macaque wash their food in salt water before they eat. They also make snowballs for fun!
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In 1955, the citizens of São Paulo were so upset with their government that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco (meaning rubbish) to the city council in protest, with over 100,000 votes.
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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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