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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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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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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The Basenji dog is the only dog that is not able to bark.
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There’s a bonobo named Kanzi who has learned to build a campfire and cook his own food.
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Dogs sometimes fake being sick to get attention.
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When Koko, the gorilla famous for knowing sign language, was asked where gorillas go after death, she responded by signing “Comfortable hole, bye.”
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