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Antarctic fish have antifreeze proteins in their blood.
Several species of fish living in Antarctic waters have evolved special proteins that bind to ice crystals as they form, preventing them from growing larger. This natural antifreeze allows them to survive in waters that are actually colder than the normal freezing point of fish blood.
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The male Australian cuckoo wasp disguises itself as a female bee to sneak into nests.
These wasps have evolved to mimic the appearance, behavior, and even the pheromones of female bees. Males will...
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The northern fulmar chick can projectile vomit as a defense.
When threatened, fulmar chicks can spray a foul-smelling oil from their stomachs with remarkable accuracy up to 6...
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The red-eyed tree frog’s eyes wake it up.
These frogs can see through their closed eyelids, which are thin and semi-transparent. If a predator approaches while...