Sharks have been on the planet longer than trees.
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Moths are unable to fly during an earthquake.
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Sergeant Stubby was the only war dog to be promoted to sergeant through combat in WWI. He saved his regiment from surprise mustard gas attacks, found and comforted the wounded, and even once caught a German spy by the seat of his pants, holding him there until American Soldiers found him.
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There’s a bonobo named Kanzi who has learned to build a campfire and cook his own food.
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Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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By putting a frog in a bucket of milk, scientists following up on an ancient Russian way of keeping milk from going sour have identified a wealth of new antibiotic substances.
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The largest breed of rabbit is the Flemish Giant.
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