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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There is a sea snail that wears a suit of iron plated armor. It is the only known animal to use iron sulphide as skeletal material.
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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A 42-foot sperm whale has about 7 tons of oil in it.
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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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Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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A banana slug can be 6-8 inches and their erect penis can be just as long. Also, their penises emerge from their heads. After sex, banana slugs eat each others penises.
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Cats and dogs can hear ultrasound.
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