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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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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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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A domestic cat can sprint at about 31 miles per hour.
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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