Vampire bats adopt orphans, and are one of the few mammals known to risk their own lives to share food with less fortunate roost-mates.
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Penguins have a gland above their eye that turns saltwater into freshwater.
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A dog's naked behind leaves absolutely no bacteria when pressed against carpet.
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In 1949, an official boxing match between a bear and a man was held. The bear won.
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A 42-foot sperm whale has about 7 tons of oil in it.
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The oldest recorded elephant lived for 82 years.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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