The seahorse is the only fish to have a neck.
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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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Alligator snapping turtles can live for over 150 years. Scientists know this because some of the turtles had musket balls in their stomachs.
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Parrot parents "name" their children with a signature call.
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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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The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible!
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