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Pistol Shrimp: The Fastest Gun in the Sea

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The pistol shrimp is feared in the ocean for its ability to hit a prey with air bubbles that travel 82 feet per second, pop at 218 decibels and deliver 8,000 degrees Fahrenheit of heat.

Why Do Gorillas Beat Their Chests?

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It's a behavior synonymous with gorillas - beating the chest. But why do they do it? Researchers think they've figured out what the purpose is behind that pounding.

The Egyptian Mau Cat Looks Like a Tabby, Acts Like a Dog

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With a very friendly personality, the Egyptian Mau can be trained to do almost anything a dog can do, from walking on a leash to fetching a ball.

Why You Should Love the Much-maligned Magpie

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Magpies are much-maligned as harbingers of doom, thieves of shiny objects and songbird eggs, but they're smart, monogamous for life and actually hold funerals for one another.

Finches Are Tiny Twitterers That Make Great Pets

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Finches can live for five to 10 years and make great companion pets as long as they are given enough space to fly around.

Why Don't Manx Cats Have Tails?

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The most obvious feature of Manx cats is their lack of a tail, but there is a lot more to them than that, including the fact that they have dog-like personalities and make great pets.

Milk Snake: Harmless Yet Colored for Danger

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Often confused with the venomous coral snake, which advertises its toxicity through bright bands of color, the milk snake is harmless to humans.

Billions of Brood X Cicadas Are About to Get Loud

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And we mean really loud. Like up to 100 decibels loud. Get all the buzz on what's making these bug-eyed bugs return.

Muskrats Are Fat Little Rodents With a Signature Smell

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They look a lot like beavers and the two rodents have a lot in common. But muskrats are their own species with their own signature scent.

Slow Blinking at Your Cat Really Bonds You Both — Try It!

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British researchers have found that cats really respond when their owners slow blink at them. It's a great way to improve communication with your cat.

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