In 2005, in Africa, it was reported that three lions rescued a 12-year-old girl from kidnappers and guarded her for half a day until help came.
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The sound of a tiger's roar can travel a distance of up to 2 miles (~3 km).
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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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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Jellyfish as a species are actually older than dinosaurs and sharks.
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Cats recognise the voice of their owner, but never evolved to care.
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15% of snails survive digestion by birds and are found alive in their droppings, potentially leading to the spread of snail populations.
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