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  • Penguins can leap out of the water: Some species of penguins can jump several feet out of the water while swimming.
  • The fastest animal on land is the cheetah: It can reach speeds of up to 70 miles per hour in short bursts.
  • Bananas are berries: Despite their common classification as a fruit, bananas technically qualify as berries.
  • Male seahorses give birth: After a courtship process, female seahorses transfer their eggs into a pouch on the male's abdomen, where they are fertilized and gestated until birth.
  • The loudest animal on Earth is the blue whale: Its vocalizations can reach up to 188 decibels, louder than a jet engine.
  • Honey never spoils: Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible.
  • Octopuses have three hearts: Two hearts pump blood to the gills, while the third pumps it to the rest of the body.
  • Sharks can detect one part of blood in 100 million parts of water: Their sense of smell is extremely sensitive, allowing them to detect prey from long distances.
  • Cows have best friends: Studies have shown that cows form close bonds with certain individuals in their herd, displaying signs of distress when separated from them.
  • Some plants can communicate with each other: Through chemical signals released into the air or soil, plants can warn each other of potential threats such as insect attacks.

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