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Sloths are so slow that algae grows on their fur.
The green tinge often seen in sloth fur is actually algae that grows there, enabled by special grooves in their hair that trap moisture. This symbiotic relationship benefits both organisms - the algae gets a safe place to grow, while the sloth gains camouflage and extra nutrients when grooming.
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Some moths drink tears from sleeping birds.
Moths of the genus Hemiceratoides have evolved specialized mouthparts to feed on the tears of sleeping birds. They...
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Bombardier beetles create explosive chemical reactions in their bodies.
These insects mix two separately stored chemicals in a specialized chamber to create an explosive reaction reaching 100°C....
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Male anglerfish fuse with females, eventually losing their brain.
When a male anglerfish finds a female, he bites into her and releases an enzyme that dissolves the...