Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years.
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Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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The male seahorse carries babies and 'gives birth' to them instead of the female.
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Whales and dolphins can't taste anything other than salt.
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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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Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible!
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