Vampire bats adopt orphans, and are one of the few mammals known to risk their own lives to share food with less fortunate roost-mates.
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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 CIA once spent $20 million on a cat equipped with gear to spy on the Soviets, but it was hit by a taxi.
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Leonardo Da Vinci loved animals so much that he used to buy caged animals at the market just to set them free.
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The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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Bats sleep 18-20 hours per day.
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