Elephants are terrified of Bees and actually have a special, distinct vocalization for “Run away the Bees are angry”
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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The Pistol Shrimp can snap its claws together to create a sound of 218 decibels, louder than as supersonic jet at full speed. It only lasts for 1 millisecond. The snapping action also creates a bubble that is greater than 5000 Kelvin, close to the surface temperature of the sun.
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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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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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A group of kittens is called a "kindle".
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A 42-foot sperm whale has about 7 tons of oil in it.
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Christmas Island has bridges for crabs to stop them getting run over during the mass migration.
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