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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Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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Skittles and jellybeans contain crushed insect cocoons which are used to coat the candies to give them that special shine.
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The katydid bug hears through holes in its hind legs!
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The pea aphid insect explodes itself thereby sacrificing its life to protect its relatives from predators.
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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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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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