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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A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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The Savannah is the largest domestic cat breed. It resembles a small leopard and behaves like a dog. They can grow up to 40 lbs, have an eight foot vertical jump, and can be trained to walk on a leash and play fetch.
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When a male honey bee climaxes during sex, his testicles explode and then he dies.
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Parrot parents "name" their children with a signature call.
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15% of snails survive digestion by birds and are found alive in their droppings, potentially leading to the spread of snail populations.
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