There are approximately three chickens for every human on Earth.
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Denmark has twice as many pigs as there are people.
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In 1918, a homing pigeon saved over 190 American soldiers by delivering a message to nearby support despite having been shot through the breast, blinded in one eye, covered in blood, and with a leg hanging on by just a tendon.
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Giant Anteaters' front legs look like a panda.
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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Queen ants have one of the longest life-spans of any known insect - typically up to 30 years. Western harvester ant queens can live up to 40 years!
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A cat rubs against people not only to be affectionate but also to mark out its territory with scent glands around its face. The tail area and paws also carry the cat's scent.
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