Cymothoa exigua is a type of parasite that enters through fish's gills, eats their tongue, and then replaces it.
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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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Mosquitoes don't just bite you, they also pee on you.
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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 the movie 'The Wizard Of Oz', Toto the dog's salary was $125 a week, while Judy Garland’s was $500 a week.
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15% of snails survive digestion by birds and are found alive in their droppings, potentially leading to the spread of snail populations.
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