Random Animal Facts

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    Giant River Otter
    Giant River Otter
    Giant river otters still exist in three remote river systems in South America. They can grow to almost 6 feet in length, hunt in packs, and even take on caimans.
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    The station master and operating officer at the Kishi Station, Japan, is a cat!
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    Drivers kill more deer than hunters do.
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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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    Free Willy
    Free Willy
    After being in captivity for 23 years, the orca from Free Willy, Keiko, was set free in 2002. Weeks later, he appeared at a Norwegian fjord apparently seeking human contact and even gave rides to children on his back.
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    Rattlesnake mating sessions have been known to last more than 22 hours.
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    Lobster Communication
    Lobster Communication
    Lobsters communicate by peeing at each other.
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    When cats are happy, they may squeeze their eyes shut.
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