The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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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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Allegedly, Chrysippus, the Greek philosopher, died of laughter after getting his donkey drunk and watching it try to eat figs.
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Condoms were originally made of animal intestines or linen.
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Parrot parents "name" their children with a signature call.
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