Random Animal Facts

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    When the "Elephant Whisperer" Lawrence Anthony died, a whole herd of elephants arrived at his house to mourn him.
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    Hippo Blood Sweat
    Hippo Blood Sweat
    Hippos secrete a red-pink fluid, dubbed "blood sweat", which acts as a skin moisturizer, water repellent, sunscreen, and antibiotic.
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    Tigers, leopards, and jaguars love "Calvin Klein's Obsession for Men". The scent is used to attract animals to cameras in the wilderness, and was even a turn on for one pair of Jaguars who were subject to it.
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    The colossal squid has the largest eyes in the world.
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    The largest earthworm on record was found in South Africa and measured 22 feet.
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    The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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    Alligator snapping turtles can live for over 150 years. Scientists know this because some of the turtles had musket balls in their stomachs.
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    The Reason Dogs Turn in Circles
    The Reason Dogs Turn in Circles
    Dogs turn in circles before lying down because in the wild this turns long grass into a bed.
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