There was a bear called Wojtek who was adopted by Polish soldiers during WW2. It carried ammunition, wrestled with soldiers, and drank beer.
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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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Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible!
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