In 2011, a male tiger in India adopted a litter of orphaned cubs, taking on the role of ‘mother’. Wildlife officials say such behavior had never been observed before.
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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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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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The reindeer is the only mammal that can see UV light.
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Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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Alligators can live up to 100 years.
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The sound of a tiger's roar can travel a distance of up to 2 miles (~3 km).
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