15% of snails survive digestion by birds and are found alive in their droppings, potentially leading to the spread of snail populations.
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In 2005, in Africa, it was reported that three lions rescued a 12-year-old girl from kidnappers and guarded her for half a day until help came.
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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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A dairy cow can produce more milk when listening to music.
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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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On some poorly researched trivia lists it is stated as a fact that a pregnant goldfish is called a twit. This is not true as goldfish lay eggs.
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The ancestor of all domestic cats is the African Wild Cat which still exists today.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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