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Lobsters squirt wee at their friends

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10 February 2025

Lobsters squirt wee at their friends

Some animals greet each other in surprising ways. Lions rub their heads together, dolphins whistle, elephants touch trunks, chimpanzees hug, dogs sniff each others' bottoms to remind them if they've met before. Lobsters squirt wee at one another from holes in their heads!
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