Shark corneas are used in eye transplants and shark bone marrow can be used to graft human bones.
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A group of kittens is called a "kindle".
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Meysi is one of the world's smallest dogs, measuring in at just 7cm tall, 12cm long, and weighing a meagre 250 grams (only slightly heavier than a hamster!)
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Early American humans hunted car-size armadillos and used their shells for houses.
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Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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When the "Elephant Whisperer" Lawrence Anthony died, a whole herd of elephants arrived at his house to mourn him.
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible!
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