The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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Rex the German Shepherd was a rescue dog with a bad temper. He refused to be fed by humans and would attack strangers, but he’s a changed dog after falling in love with Geraldine the goose!
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A 42-foot sperm whale has about 7 tons of oil in it.
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A tortoise named Adwaita lived to 255 years old. To put it into perspective, he was born before the United States of America existed and his death was announced on CNN (1750-2006).
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The Basenji dog is the only dog that is not able to bark.
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Dolphins sometimes have fun by blowing bubbles and creating rings of air underwater, which they then swim through.
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