Random Animal Facts

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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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    Switzerland: Illegal to Own Only One Guinea Pig
    In Switzerland, it is illegal to own only one guinea pig, because they are prone to loneliness.
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    Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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    Haicheng Earthquake
    Haicheng Earthquake
    In 1975, officials in the Chinese city of Haicheng were so alarmed by odd and anxious behavior of dogs and other animals, they ordered the evacuation of 90,000 residents from the city. Only a few hours later, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake destroyed nearly 90 percent of the city’s buildings.
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    Sharks, like other fish, have their reproductive organs in their chests.
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    A group of unicorns is called a blessing.
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    It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lower one's blood pressure!
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    Sharks have been on the planet longer than trees.
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