In 1955, the citizens of São Paulo were so upset with their government that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco (meaning rubbish) to the city council in protest, with over 100,000 votes.
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One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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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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Female kangaroos have three vaginas.
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Leonardo Da Vinci loved animals so much that he used to buy caged animals at the market just to set them free.
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The elephant brain weighs about 6,000g.
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