If a vampire bat goes 2 days without drinking blood, they can die. However, well fed female bats will puke up blood and share it with other bats that they like in exchange for grooming.
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The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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Mosquitoes don't just bite you, they also pee on you.
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A dog's naked behind leaves absolutely no bacteria when pressed against carpet.
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A domestic cat can sprint at about 31 miles per hour.
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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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When the "Elephant Whisperer" Lawrence Anthony died, a whole herd of elephants arrived at his house to mourn him.
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