Random Animal Facts

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    Elephants are terrified of Bees and actually have a special, distinct vocalization for “Run away the Bees are angry”
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    Squirrels forget where they hide about half of their nuts.
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    There is a sea snail that wears a suit of iron plated armor. It is the only known animal to use iron sulphide as skeletal material.
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    Free Willy
    Free Willy
    After being in captivity for 23 years, the orca from Free Willy, Keiko, was set free in 2002. Weeks later, he appeared at a Norwegian fjord apparently seeking human contact and even gave rides to children on his back.
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    Cats recognise the voice of their owner, but never evolved to care.
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    It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lower one's blood pressure!
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    The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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    Thumbelina
    Thumbelina
    Thumbelina, the smallest horse in the world, is about the size of a dog.
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