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The gharial’s nose bubbles function as a mating call.
Male gharials have a large bulb on their nose that can produce buzzing sounds underwater by blowing bubbles. These sounds, combined with head displays, are used to attract mates and establish dominance. The nose bulb also helps amplify their vocalizations above water.
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The sea cucumber can eject its internal organs as a defense mechanism.
When threatened, sea cucumbers can violently contract their muscles and expel their internal organs through their anus. These...
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The Antarctic blackfin icefish has clear blood.
These fish have evolved to live without hemoglobin, the protein that makes blood red and carries oxygen. Instead,...
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Koalas have fingerprints nearly identical to human ones.
Koala fingerprints are so similar to human prints that they can sometimes be confused at crime scenes. These...