The reindeer is the only mammal that can see UV light.
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The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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Parrotfish make themselves a kind of mucus 'sleeping bag' which masks their smell from predators and keeps parasites away.
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Rattlesnake mating sessions have been known to last more than 22 hours.
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The station master and operating officer at the Kishi Station, Japan, is a cat!
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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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Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible!
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