The Platypus used to be considered a myth like Bigfoot and the Yeti.
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It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lower one's blood pressure!
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Unsinkable Sam (nickname of a German ship's cat) who served on 3 warships, one German, two British, all sank in action. The cat survived each sinking, floating away on wooden planks to rescue.
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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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Dolphins have names for one another.
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The sound of a tiger's roar can travel a distance of up to 2 miles (~3 km).
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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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