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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Dire wolves actually existed, living up to 10,000 years ago before going extinct.
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It has been calculated that a single breath from a mature blue whale can inflate up to 2,000 balloons.
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Moths are unable to fly during an earthquake.
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In order to enhance the taste, Japanese macaque wash their food in salt water before they eat. They also make snowballs for fun!
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The ancestor of all domestic cats is the African Wild Cat which still exists today.
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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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