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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The Savannah is the largest domestic cat breed. It resembles a small leopard and behaves like a dog. They can grow up to 40 lbs, have an eight foot vertical jump, and can be trained to walk on a leash and play fetch.
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Urechis unicinctus is a species of marine spoon worm that is widely referred to as the ‘penis fish’.
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The head of a jellyfish is called the "Bell."
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Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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Condoms were originally made of animal intestines or linen.
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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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