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 elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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There's a young hippo and a 130+ year old tortoise in a Kenyan wildlife preserve who are best friends and they even sleep and play together.
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A giraffe's kick is so powerful that it can decapitate a lion.
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Lobsters have blue blood.
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Dolphins sometimes have fun by blowing bubbles and creating rings of air underwater, which they then swim through.
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A cat rubs against people not only to be affectionate but also to mark out its territory with scent glands around its face. The tail area and paws also carry the cat's scent.
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