There was a bear called Wojtek who was adopted by Polish soldiers during WW2. It carried ammunition, wrestled with soldiers, and drank beer.
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A tortoise named Adwaita lived to 255 years old. To put it into perspective, he was born before the United States of America existed and his death was announced on CNN (1750-2006).
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A dog's naked behind leaves absolutely no bacteria when pressed against carpet.
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Sharks, like other fish, have their reproductive organs in their chests.
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An alligator can go through 2,000 to 3,000 teeth in a lifetime.
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Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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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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