A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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In 1955, the citizens of São Paulo were so upset with their government that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco (meaning rubbish) to the city council in protest, with over 100,000 votes.
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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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Worker bees must visit around 4,000 flowers in order to make one tablespoon of honey.
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Cats and dogs can hear ultrasound.
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Some older/less efficient worker termites will develop 'backpacks' of toxic chemicals that explode when the termite is threatened. They are essentially used as suicide bombers when the colony is being attacked.
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Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years.
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The most expensive cow in the world was sold in 2009 for $1.2 million.
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