When the "Elephant Whisperer" Lawrence Anthony died, a whole herd of elephants arrived at his house to mourn him.
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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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In 1918, a homing pigeon saved over 190 American soldiers by delivering a message to nearby support despite having been shot through the breast, blinded in one eye, covered in blood, and with a leg hanging on by just a tendon.
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It's possible to train your cat to use the toilet as a litter box and even flush afterwards.
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The Platypus used to be considered a myth like Bigfoot and the Yeti.
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Rattlesnake mating sessions have been known to last more than 22 hours.
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