Random Animal Facts

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    It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lower one's blood pressure!
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    World's Tallest Dog
    World's Tallest Dog
    Zeus, a Great Dane, was crowned the world's tallest dog in 2012. Measuring a whopping 1.11 meters (3'8") from shoulder to foot, he stood at an amazing 2.2 meters (7'3") in height on his hind legs.
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    Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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    Alex the Parrot
    Alex the Parrot
    A parrot named Alex was subject of a 30-year experiment. His last words to his caretaker were: "You be good, see you tomorrow. I love you."
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    The octopus does not have a blind spot.
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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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    The difference between antlers and horns is that antlers are shed each year and are made of bone while horns are kept for life and are made of living tissue and bone with a sheath that is very similar to human finger nails.
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    A group of pugs is called a grumble.
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