The Hercules beetle, despite weighing only 100 grams, can lift 8 kilograms, making it one of the proportionally strongest animals in the world.
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The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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The Savannah is the largest domestic cat breed. It resembles a small leopard and behaves like a dog. They can grow up to 40 lbs, have an eight foot vertical jump, and can be trained to walk on a leash and play fetch.
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Jumping fleas can accelerate 50 times faster than the space shuttle.
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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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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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There’s a bonobo named Kanzi who has learned to build a campfire and cook his own food.
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