Camels and llamas can cross breed. The offspring is called a ‘Cama’.
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Baks the blind boxer has a seeing eye goose named Buttons; a four-year-old goose who leads the pup around everywhere either by hanging onto him with her neck, or by honking to tell him which way to go.
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Whales and dolphins can't taste anything other than salt.
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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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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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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Bats sleep 18-20 hours per day.
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The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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