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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Squirrels forget where they hide about half of their nuts.
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Dire wolves actually existed, living up to 10,000 years ago before going extinct.
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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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A giraffe's kick is so powerful that it can decapitate a lion.
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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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It's possible to train your cat to use the toilet as a litter box and even flush afterwards.
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