Random Animal Facts

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    The sound of a tiger's roar can travel a distance of up to 2 miles (~3 km).
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    Free Willy
    Free Willy
    After being in captivity for 23 years, the orca from Free Willy, Keiko, was set free in 2002. Weeks later, he appeared at a Norwegian fjord apparently seeking human contact and even gave rides to children on his back.
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    The reindeer is the only mammal that can see UV light.
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    It's possible to train your cat to use the toilet as a litter box and even flush afterwards.
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    Best Friends: Lion, Tiger, and Bear at Noah's Ark Sanctuary
    In 2001, a lion, tiger, and bear cub were found in a drug dealer's basement. They were moved to Noah's Ark sanctuary and have lived together as inseparable best friends ever since.
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    Prairie Dogs
    Prairie Dogs
    Prairie dogs affectionately greet each other with a 'kiss'.
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    Some lizards, in which the tail is a major storage organ for accumulating reserves, will return to a dropped tail after the threat has passed, and will eat it to recover part of the sacrificed supplies.
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    Jumping fleas can accelerate 50 times faster than the space shuttle.
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