Dire wolves actually existed, living up to 10,000 years ago before going extinct.
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On some poorly researched trivia lists it is stated as a fact that a pregnant goldfish is called a twit. This is not true as goldfish lay eggs.
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The Basenji dog is the only dog that is not able to bark.
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Macaques monkeys in Japan learned to steal purses and wallets, take out the coins, and use them to buy drinks and snacks from vending machines.
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Dolphins can rapidly heal from extreme injuries, such as shark bites, and regenerate their original body shape.
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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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Alligators can live up to 100 years.
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It has been estimated that a bite from a grizzly bear can crush a bowling ball.
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