In 1955, the citizens of São Paulo were so upset with their government that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco (meaning rubbish) to the city council in protest, with over 100,000 votes.
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When Koko, the gorilla famous for knowing sign language, was asked where gorillas go after death, she responded by signing “Comfortable hole, bye.”
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Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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It has been estimated that a bite from a grizzly bear can crush a bowling ball.
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Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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Macaques monkeys in Japan learned to steal purses and wallets, take out the coins, and use them to buy drinks and snacks from vending machines.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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