A polar bear's skin is black. Its fur is not white, but actually clear.
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According to scientific studies, a rat's performance in a maze can be improved by playing music written by Mozart.
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Baby whales grow at an average rate of 10lbs per hour!
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Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years.
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Sergeant Stubby was the only war dog to be promoted to sergeant through combat in WWI. He saved his regiment from surprise mustard gas attacks, found and comforted the wounded, and even once caught a German spy by the seat of his pants, holding him there until American Soldiers found him.
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Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
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An albatross can sleep while it flies!
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Snails can live up to 15 years.
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