A giraffe's kick is so powerful that it can decapitate a lion.
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Mosquitoes don't just bite you, they also pee on you.
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Sergeant Stubby was the only war dog to be promoted to sergeant through combat in WWI. He saved his regiment from surprise mustard gas attacks, found and comforted the wounded, and even once caught a German spy by the seat of his pants, holding him there until American Soldiers found him.
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A cat rubs against people not only to be affectionate but also to mark out its territory with scent glands around its face. The tail area and paws also carry the cat's scent.
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There's a lizard known as the 'Jesus Lizard' that can run across water.
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