Vampire bats adopt orphans, and are one of the few mammals known to risk their own lives to share food with less fortunate roost-mates.
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In 1949, an official boxing match between a bear and a man was held. The bear won.
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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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It has been estimated that a bite from a grizzly bear can crush a bowling ball.
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When the "Elephant Whisperer" Lawrence Anthony died, a whole herd of elephants arrived at his house to mourn him.
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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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