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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Dogs sometimes fake being sick to get attention.
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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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Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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The largest breed of rabbit is the Flemish Giant.
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