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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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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...