Sharks, like other fish, have their reproductive organs in their chests.
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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's a rare breed of pig that looks like a sheep.
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A tortoise named Adwaita lived to 255 years old. To put it into perspective, he was born before the United States of America existed and his death was announced on CNN (1750-2006).
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When a drone bee mates with a queen, its ejaculation is so powerful that it can even be heard by the human ear.
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Vanilla flavoring is sometimes made with an ingredient from beaver pee.
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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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