Jaguars frequently get high by eating hallucinogenic roots, which also increases their senses for hunting.
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In 2011, a male tiger in India adopted a litter of orphaned cubs, taking on the role of ‘mother’. Wildlife officials say such behavior had never been observed before.
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Moths are unable to fly during an earthquake.
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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 tortoise named Adwaita lived to 255 years old. To put it into perspective, he was born before the United States of America existed and his death was announced on CNN (1750-2006).
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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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Cats recognise the voice of their owner, but never evolved to care.
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Cats sleep for 70% of their lives.
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