Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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The octopus does not have a blind spot.
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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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The colossal squid has the largest eyes in the world.
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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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Queen ants have one of the longest life-spans of any known insect - typically up to 30 years. Western harvester ant queens can live up to 40 years!
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