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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Scientists have revived a flowering plant from a fruit stored away in permafrost by Arctic ground squirrel 32,000 years ago.
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Sharks have been on the planet longer than trees.
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Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
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It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lower one's blood pressure!
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When cats are happy, they may squeeze their eyes shut.
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Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible!
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Blue whale arteries are large enough for humans to swim through and their hearts are the size of cars.
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