Random Animal Facts

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    Pygmy Jerboa
    Pygmy Jerboa
    Measuring in at barely 2" long, the Pygmy Jerboa looks like a cross between a mouse and a duckling - and it's extremely cute!
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    The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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    Cuddle Death
    Cuddle Death
    Once the Queen is deemed unfit to serve due to old age or disease, worker bees form a tight cluster around her until she dies from overheating, a process known as "cuddle death."
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    One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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    Sloths swim 3x faster than they move on land, and can hold their breath for up to 40 minutes
    Sloths can swim three times faster than they can move on land. They can also hold their breath for up to 40 minutes.
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    In 2005, in Africa, it was reported that three lions rescued a 12-year-old girl from kidnappers and guarded her for half a day until help came.
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    Parrot parents "name" their children with a signature call.
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    By putting a frog in a bucket of milk, scientists following up on an ancient Russian way of keeping milk from going sour have identified a wealth of new antibiotic substances.
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