The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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The CIA once spent $20 million on a cat equipped with gear to spy on the Soviets, but it was hit by a taxi.
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There's a rare breed of pig that looks like a sheep.
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Sharks have been on the planet longer than trees.
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Jaguars frequently get high by eating hallucinogenic roots, which also increases their senses for hunting.
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Penguins have a gland above their eye that turns saltwater into freshwater.
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Jumping fleas can accelerate 50 times faster than the space shuttle.
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