Shark corneas are used in eye transplants and shark bone marrow can be used to graft human bones.
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The octopus does not have a blind spot.
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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Only 3% of bird species have penises.
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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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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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