Elephants are terrified of Bees and actually have a special, distinct vocalization for “Run away the Bees are angry”
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In 1955, the citizens of São Paulo were so upset with their government that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco (meaning rubbish) to the city council in protest, with over 100,000 votes.
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A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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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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Jellyfish as a species are actually older than dinosaurs and sharks.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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