Random Animal Facts

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    In 1949, an official boxing match between a bear and a man was held. The bear won.
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    Sloths swim 3x faster than they move on land, and can hold their breath for up to 40 minutes
    Sloths can swim three times faster than they can move on land. They can also hold their breath for up to 40 minutes.
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    Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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    20-Ft-Wide Manta Ray Caught in 1933 Is One of the Largest Ever
    One of the largest manta rays ever caught was by Capt. A.L. Kahn in 1933 off Brielle. It weighed over 5,000 pounds and was over 20 feet wide.
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    When Washoe, the first chimp to use sign language, was told that her caretaker's baby had died, she signed "CRY."
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    Nicole Kidman is scared of butterflies.
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    Alex the Parrot
    Alex the Parrot
    A parrot named Alex was subject of a 30-year experiment. His last words to his caretaker were: "You be good, see you tomorrow. I love you."
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    There's a rare breed of pig that looks like a sheep.
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