Random Animal Facts

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    15% of snails survive digestion by birds and are found alive in their droppings, potentially leading to the spread of snail populations.
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    A dog's naked behind leaves absolutely no bacteria when pressed against carpet.
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    The 'Unicorn Bull'
    In 1933, a biologist created a "unicorn bull".
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    The oldest recorded elephant lived for 82 years.
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    Switzerland: Illegal to Own Only One Guinea Pig
    In Switzerland, it is illegal to own only one guinea pig, because they are prone to loneliness.
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    The colossal squid has the largest eyes in the world.
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    The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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    Scientists Trained Fish to Walk on Land
    Scientists trained a group of fish to walk on land and, over a period of 8 months, their body shape adapted to the terrestrial lifestyle.
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