Using a remote-controlled camera, biologists caught dolphins getting high by sucking on puffer fish. They were even caught passing the puffer fish around.
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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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The CIA once spent $20 million on a cat equipped with gear to spy on the Soviets, but it was hit by a taxi.
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The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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Dire wolves actually existed, living up to 10,000 years ago before going extinct.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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