Penguins have a gland above their eye that turns saltwater into freshwater.
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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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In 2011, a male tiger in India adopted a litter of orphaned cubs, taking on the role of ‘mother’. Wildlife officials say such behavior had never been observed before.
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Mosquitoes don't just bite you, they also pee on you.
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The largest breed of rabbit is the Flemish Giant.
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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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Drivers kill more deer than hunters do.
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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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