In 2011, a male tiger in India adopted a litter of orphaned cubs, taking on the role of ‘mother’. Wildlife officials say such behavior had never been observed before.
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The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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Dogs sometimes fake being sick to get attention.
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The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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Worker bees must visit around 4,000 flowers in order to make one tablespoon of honey.
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