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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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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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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It would take about 1,200,000 mosquitoes to fully drain the average human body of blood.
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Honeypot ants are a unique insect that use their own bodies as living storage pots of honey.
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