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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Mahatma Gandhi used to travel with his goat so that he could have fresh milk.
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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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Dogs sometimes fake being sick to get attention.
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Penguins have a gland above their eye that turns saltwater into freshwater.
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There’s a bonobo named Kanzi who has learned to build a campfire and cook his own food.
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Sheep, goats, octopuses, and toads have rectangular pupils.
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