Random Animal Facts

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    Alex the Parrot
    Alex the Parrot
    A parrot named Alex was subject of a 30-year experiment. His last words to his caretaker were: "You be good, see you tomorrow. I love you."
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    On some poorly researched trivia lists it is stated as a fact that a pregnant goldfish is called a twit. This is not true as goldfish lay eggs.
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    Condoms were originally made of animal intestines or linen.
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    The Real Caterpie
    The Real Caterpie
    There's a caterpillar that looks like Caterpie from Pokémon.
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    Russian Bear Dog
    Russian Bear Dog
    Caucasian Mountain Dog (aka Russian Bear Dog) males reach over 200lb and have historically been used to hunt bears.
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    It has been calculated that a single breath from a mature blue whale can inflate up to 2,000 balloons.
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    Mosquitoes don't just bite you, they also pee on you.
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    A cat rubs against people not only to be affectionate but also to mark out its territory with scent glands around its face. The tail area and paws also carry the cat's scent.
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