Discover the Unique Spider-Tailed Horned Viper Species
A viper species with a tail resembling a spider, used to lure in its prey.
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Mantis Shrimp's Powerful Strike Packs a Strong Punch
The mantis shrimp can swing its claw so fast, it boils the water around it and creates a flash of light.
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Mantis Shrimp: Extraordinary Masters of Color Perception
Mantis shrimps can see a variety of colors that are invisible to humans.
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Understanding the Immense Length of the Blue Whale
A blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have existed, longer than three school buses.
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Cows Form Strong Friendship Bonds with Fellow Herd Members
Cows are social animals and can form strong bonds with specific individuals in their herds, often referred as 'best friends'.
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Ancient Penguins Once Stood as Tall as Average Human Beings
Penguins were once as tall as humans.
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Polar Bears Predominantly Use Their Left Paws for Tasks
Most polar bears favor their left paw over their right one, thereby considered as 'left-handed' or 'left-pawed'.
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The Intriguing Anatomy: Exploring the Heart of a Shrimp
A shrimp's heart is located in its head.
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Giraffes Have the Same Number of Neck Vertebrae as Humans
Despite their long necks, giraffes actually possess the same number of neck vertebrae as humans.
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A Gathering of Flamingos Is Referred to as a Flamboyance
The collective term used for a group of flamingos is 'flamboyance'.
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Koala's Remarkable Sleep Patterns: a Daily Rest Fest
Koalas sleep up to 22 hours a day.
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The World's Loudest Creature: an Unmatched Acoustic Power
The Blue Whale is not only the largest creature on Earth, but also the loudest.
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Echidna's Remarkable Reproduction: a Record of Prolificacy
Echidnas, one of the only mammals that lay eggs, also have a four-headed penis.
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The Awe-Inspiring Marvel of the Colossal Squid's Existence
The Colossal Squid is the largest invertebrate on Earth.
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Exploring the Brief and Unique Sleep Patterns of Giraffes
Giraffes sleep for only a few minutes at a time.
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Discover the Astonishing World of Beautiful Butterflies
Butterflies taste with their feet.
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Exploring the Remarkable Lifespan of the Bowhead Whale
The bowhead whale has the longest lifespan of all mammals, living as long as 200 years.
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The Remarkable and Elevated Existence of Honey Bees
During her lifetime, a single honey bee will only produce around a twelfth of a teaspoon of honey.
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The Surprising Connection Between Kittens and Human Babies
Newborn kittens spend nearly all their time asleep (up to 20 hours a day) just like human newborns.
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Unique Stripe Patterns Make Each Tiger One-Of-A-Kind
Just like human fingerprints, no two tigers have the same stripe pattern.
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Baby Koalas Consume Mother's Feces for Essential Nutrients
To be able to digest eucalyptus leaves, young koalas consume a special type of their mother's feces.
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The Remarkable Intelligence and Physiology of Octopuses
An octopus has three hearts and its brain is partially located in its arms.
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Dolphins' Unique Sleep: One Eye Open for Vigilance
In order to avoid predators, dolphins have a unique way of sleeping by keeping one eye open.
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Pigeons Show Self-Awareness by Recognizing Their Reflections
Pigeons are one of the few species that can pass the 'mirror test' - a test of self-recognition.
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