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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It's possible to train your cat to use the toilet as a litter box and even flush afterwards.
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The sound of a tiger's roar can travel a distance of up to 2 miles (~3 km).
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Mosquitoes don't just bite you, they also pee on you.
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Macaques monkeys in Japan learned to steal purses and wallets, take out the coins, and use them to buy drinks and snacks from vending machines.
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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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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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Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
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