Elephants are terrified of Bees and actually have a special, distinct vocalization for “Run away the Bees are angry”
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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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A cat rubs against people not only to be affectionate but also to mark out its territory with scent glands around its face. The tail area and paws also carry the cat's scent.
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When Koko, the gorilla famous for knowing sign language, was asked where gorillas go after death, she responded by signing “Comfortable hole, bye.”
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Rattlesnake mating sessions have been known to last more than 22 hours.
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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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