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The zebra finch dreams about its songs.
When these birds sleep, their brain activity matches the patterns produced when they sing while awake. Young birds seem to practice their songs during sleep, and this dream rehearsal is crucial for learning their species' characteristic songs. This provides evidence that animals can dream about specific behaviors.
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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...