Jellyfish as a species are actually older than dinosaurs and sharks.
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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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Dolphins can rapidly heal from extreme injuries, such as shark bites, and regenerate their original body shape.
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The Platypus used to be considered a myth like Bigfoot and the Yeti.
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The seahorse is the only fish to have a neck.
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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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A domestic cat can sprint at about 31 miles per hour.
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