In 2005, in Africa, it was reported that three lions rescued a 12-year-old girl from kidnappers and guarded her for half a day until help came.
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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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Honeypot ants are a unique insect that use their own bodies as living storage pots of honey.
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Sloths take two weeks to digest their food.
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On some poorly researched trivia lists it is stated as a fact that a pregnant goldfish is called a twit. This is not true as goldfish lay eggs.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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