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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There’s a bonobo named Kanzi who has learned to build a campfire and cook his own food.
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A dog's naked behind leaves absolutely no bacteria when pressed against carpet.
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If a vampire bat goes 2 days without drinking blood, they can die. However, well fed female bats will puke up blood and share it with other bats that they like in exchange for grooming.
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The Platypus used to be considered a myth like Bigfoot and the Yeti.
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There is a sea snail that wears a suit of iron plated armor. It is the only known animal to use iron sulphide as skeletal material.
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