There was a bear called Wojtek who was adopted by Polish soldiers during WW2. It carried ammunition, wrestled with soldiers, and drank beer.
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Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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The octopus does not have a blind spot.
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The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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Sandy, an African Penguin, has been in 'love' with her keeper at the Nuremburg zoo since 1996.
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