By putting a frog in a bucket of milk, scientists following up on an ancient Russian way of keeping milk from going sour have identified a wealth of new antibiotic substances.
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Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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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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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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It's possible to train your cat to use the toilet as a litter box and even flush afterwards.
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Alligator snapping turtles can live for over 150 years. Scientists know this because some of the turtles had musket balls in their stomachs.
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Dogs sometimes fake being sick to get attention.
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