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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Sharks, like other fish, have their reproductive organs in their chests.
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The sound of a tiger's roar can travel a distance of up to 2 miles (~3 km).
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Moths are unable to fly during an earthquake.
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Bats sleep 18-20 hours per day.
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A domestic cat can sprint at about 31 miles per hour.
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There was a bear called Wojtek who was adopted by Polish soldiers during WW2. It carried ammunition, wrestled with soldiers, and drank beer.
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