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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Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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There's a young hippo and a 130+ year old tortoise in a Kenyan wildlife preserve who are best friends and they even sleep and play together.
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Macaques monkeys in Japan learned to steal purses and wallets, take out the coins, and use them to buy drinks and snacks from vending machines.
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When a male honey bee climaxes during sex, his testicles explode and then he dies.
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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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Rattlesnake mating sessions have been known to last more than 22 hours.
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A cat rubs against people not only to be affectionate but also to mark out its territory with scent glands around its face. The tail area and paws also carry the cat's scent.
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