Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
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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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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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15% of snails survive digestion by birds and are found alive in their droppings, potentially leading to the spread of snail populations.
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George was the world's largest dog who weighed 233 pounds, stood at 43 inches tall from paw to shoulder, and ate 180 pounds of food a month.
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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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Rattlesnake mating sessions have been known to last more than 22 hours.
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