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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It has been calculated that a single breath from a mature blue whale can inflate up to 2,000 balloons.
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There's a lizard known as the 'Jesus Lizard' that can run across water.
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One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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When a male honey bee climaxes during sex, his testicles explode and then he dies.
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Meysi is one of the world's smallest dogs, measuring in at just 7cm tall, 12cm long, and weighing a meagre 250 grams (only slightly heavier than a hamster!)
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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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Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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