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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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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A giraffe's kick is so powerful that it can decapitate a lion.
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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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Mosquitoes don't just bite you, they also pee on you.
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Sharks, like other fish, have their reproductive organs in their chests.
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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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