In 1949, an official boxing match between a bear and a man was held. The bear won.
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Elephants are terrified of Bees and actually have a special, distinct vocalization for “Run away the Bees are angry”
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When a male gentoo penguin "falls in love" with a female penguin, he searches the entire beach to find the perfect pebble to present to her.
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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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Allegedly, Chrysippus, the Greek philosopher, died of laughter after getting his donkey drunk and watching it try to eat figs.
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When Washoe, the first chimp to use sign language, was told that her caretaker's baby had died, she signed "CRY."
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When dragonflies mate, their tails form a love heart.
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