Random Animal Facts

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    A domestic cat can sprint at about 31 miles per hour.
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    Octopuses enter a dementia-like state after breeding, forget what happened
    After octopuses breed, they develop dementia. They then live the rest of their lives in this confused, seemingly lost state, with apparently no knowledge of previous events.
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    A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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    Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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    The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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    Clever City Birds
    Clever City Birds
    Some birds in cities have learned to line their nests with cigarette butts in order to ward off parasites, as burnt nicotine works as an insecticide to ward off mites, lice, and fleas.
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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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    Male Orangutans Can Be Attracted to Women with Red Hair.
    Male orangutans can be attracted to women with red hair. One male, Hsing Hisng, has even ripped pictures of Nicole Kidman out of magazines and placed them in his enclosure.
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