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 zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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The world’s largest frog, the Goliath frog, can grow over 13 inches in length and can jump up to 10 feet in a single bound.
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Sharks, like other fish, have their reproductive organs in their chests.
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Vampire bats adopt orphans, and are one of the few mammals known to risk their own lives to share food with less fortunate roost-mates.
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An alligator can go through 2,000 to 3,000 teeth in a lifetime.
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