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The Jesus Christ lizard can run on water.
The common basilisk lizard can run on water for up to 15 feet when fleeing predators. They achieve this by moving their feet so quickly (up to 20 times per second) that they create air pockets that keep them above the surface. Their feet are also equipped with special scales that help trap air bubbles.
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The Dracula ant can snap its mandibles at 200 mph.
This ant species has the fastest known animal appendage, with its mandibles accelerating from 0 to 200 mph...
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Kangaroo rats never need to drink water.
These desert rodents can survive without ever drinking liquid water, getting all their hydration from the seeds they...
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The hoatzin chick has claws on its wings.
Young hoatzin birds have claws on their wings, similar to their dinosaur ancestors. These claws help them climb...