Queen ants have one of the longest life-spans of any known insect - typically up to 30 years. Western harvester ant queens can live up to 40 years!
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Some older/less efficient worker termites will develop 'backpacks' of toxic chemicals that explode when the termite is threatened. They are essentially used as suicide bombers when the colony is being attacked.
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Scientists say that a 'zombie apocalypse' is actually possible based on the recent discovery of certain brain parasites. But as of now, these parasites only affect bugs.
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When dragonflies mate, their tails form a love heart.
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It would take about 1,200,000 mosquitoes to fully drain the average human body of blood.
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Moths are unable to fly during an earthquake.
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Ants tend to survive in a microwave because they find the coolest spot and wait!
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