In 1918, a homing pigeon saved over 190 American soldiers by delivering a message to nearby support despite having been shot through the breast, blinded in one eye, covered in blood, and with a leg hanging on by just a tendon.
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Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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The colossal squid has the largest eyes in the world.
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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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Jaguars frequently get high by eating hallucinogenic roots, which also increases their senses for hunting.
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An average cat has 1-8 kittens per litter and can have 2-3 litters per year. During her productive life, one female cat could have more than 100 kittens. A single pair of cats and their kittens can produce as many as 420,000 kittens in just 7 years.
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The largest breed of rabbit is the Flemish Giant.
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Elephants are terrified of Bees and actually have a special, distinct vocalization for “Run away the Bees are angry”
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