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Cone snails can swallow prey larger than themselves.
These predatory sea snails can extend their stomachs outside their bodies to engulf prey up to twice their size. They first paralyze their prey with a venomous harpoon, then their elastic stomach stretches to accommodate the meal. Some species are so venomous they can be lethal to humans.
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Giant pandas have a thumb-like appendage that’s actually a modified wrist bone.
Pandas have evolved an extra 'thumb' from their wrist bone to help them grip bamboo. This unique adaptation...
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Naked mole rats are immune to cancer and can’t feel certain types of pain.
These remarkable rodents have never been observed to develop cancer naturally, and they're resistant to acid burns. They...
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The glass knifefish generates electrical fields to avoid obstacles.
These fish create weak electrical fields that allow them to detect objects and navigate in complete darkness. They...