The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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The largest breed of rabbit is the Flemish Giant.
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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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Unsinkable Sam (nickname of a German ship's cat) who served on 3 warships, one German, two British, all sank in action. The cat survived each sinking, floating away on wooden planks to rescue.
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The octopus does not have a blind spot.
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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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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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