Are bats actually blind?
No. Bats are not blind; many use both eyesight and echolocation.
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Can a mantis shrimp strike faster than a blink?
Yes. Mantis shrimp use spring-loaded appendages to strike prey with extraordinary speed.
Does an octopus have three hearts?
Yes. Octopuses have three hearts that support circulation through their gills and body.
Do sea otters use rocks as tools?
Yes. Sea otters are documented tool users that use stones to crack open prey.
Are sharks older than trees?
Yes. Shark-like fishes are older in the fossil record than the earliest forests.
Can tardigrades survive exposure to space?
Yes, some tardigrades have survived direct exposure to space in research experiments.
Can forest fungi connect tree roots?
Yes. Mycorrhizal fungi form relationships with roots and can link plants through underground networks.
Are Yellowstone geysers powered by hidden heat?
Yes. Yellowstone's geysers need heat, water, pressure, and plumbing beneath the surface.