Random Animal Facts

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    There's a rare breed of pig that looks like a sheep.
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    Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years.
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    The Pistol Shrimp can snap its claws together to create a sound of 218 decibels, louder than as supersonic jet at full speed. It only lasts for 1 millisecond. The snapping action also creates a bubble that is greater than 5000 Kelvin, close to the surface temperature of the sun.
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    The colossal squid has the largest eyes in the world.
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    The largest breed of rabbit is the Flemish Giant.
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    Clever City Birds
    Clever City Birds
    Some birds in cities have learned to line their nests with cigarette butts in order to ward off parasites, as burnt nicotine works as an insecticide to ward off mites, lice, and fleas.
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    Squirrels forget where they hide about half of their nuts.
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    Jumping fleas can accelerate 50 times faster than the space shuttle.
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