Random Animal Facts

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    By putting a frog in a bucket of milk, scientists following up on an ancient Russian way of keeping milk from going sour have identified a wealth of new antibiotic substances.
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    A dog's naked behind leaves absolutely no bacteria when pressed against carpet.
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    Free Willy
    Free Willy
    After being in captivity for 23 years, the orca from Free Willy, Keiko, was set free in 2002. Weeks later, he appeared at a Norwegian fjord apparently seeking human contact and even gave rides to children on his back.
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    Sharks Are Older Than Trees
    Sharks have been around longer than trees.
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    The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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    An alligator can go through 2,000 to 3,000 teeth in a lifetime.
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    Sloths take two weeks to digest their food.
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    The ancestor of all domestic cats is the African Wild Cat which still exists today.
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