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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A dairy cow can produce more milk when listening to music.
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Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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The reindeer is the only mammal that can see UV light.
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Honeypot ants are a unique insect that use their own bodies as living storage pots of honey.
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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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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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Mosquitoes don't just bite you, they also pee on you.
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