Vampire bats adopt orphans, and are one of the few mammals known to risk their own lives to share food with less fortunate roost-mates.
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There was a bear called Wojtek who was adopted by Polish soldiers during WW2. It carried ammunition, wrestled with soldiers, and drank beer.
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Sharks, like other fish, have their reproductive organs in their chests.
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Dolphins can rapidly heal from extreme injuries, such as shark bites, and regenerate their original body shape.
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In 2005, in Africa, it was reported that three lions rescued a 12-year-old girl from kidnappers and guarded her for half a day until help came.
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Mosquitoes don't just bite you, they also pee on you.
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Condoms were originally made of animal intestines or linen.
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The CIA once spent $20 million on a cat equipped with gear to spy on the Soviets, but it was hit by a taxi.
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