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The hagfish can produce enough slime to fill a bucket in seconds.
When threatened, hagfish can emit a small amount of slime that expands by up to 10,000 times when it contacts seawater. This slime contains thousands of tiny fibers stronger than nylon, which can clog the gills of predators. Scientists are studying this material for potential use in protective clothing.
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Some sea slugs can decapitate themselves and grow a new body.
Species of Elysia sea slugs can intentionally separate their heads from their bodies when infected with parasites. The...
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Japanese honeybees can cook hornets alive.
When a giant hornet scout discovers a honeybee hive, the bees will allow it to enter, then swarm...
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The satanic leaf-tailed gecko can shed its skin in large chunks when threatened.
This gecko not only looks like a dead leaf but can also shed its skin in large sections...