Cymothoa exigua is a type of parasite that enters through fish's gills, eats their tongue, and then replaces it.
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Moths are unable to fly during an earthquake.
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Jaguars frequently get high by eating hallucinogenic roots, which also increases their senses for hunting.
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Dogs sometimes fake being sick to get attention.
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In 2011, a male tiger in India adopted a litter of orphaned cubs, taking on the role of ‘mother’. Wildlife officials say such behavior had never been observed before.
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The ancestor of all domestic cats is the African Wild Cat which still exists today.
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A dog's naked behind leaves absolutely no bacteria when pressed against carpet.
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