Elephants are terrified of Bees and actually have a special, distinct vocalization for “Run away the Bees are angry”
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One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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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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Lobsters have blue blood.
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Blue whale arteries are large enough for humans to swim through and their hearts are the size of cars.
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The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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In 1949, an official boxing match between a bear and a man was held. The bear won.
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