Random Animal Facts

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    Shark corneas are used in eye transplants and shark bone marrow can be used to graft human bones.
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    Scientists Trained Fish to Walk on Land
    Scientists trained a group of fish to walk on land and, over a period of 8 months, their body shape adapted to the terrestrial lifestyle.
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    The Firefly Is Not a Fly
    The firefly is not actually a fly, but a beetle.
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    Earthworms Are Tasty
    Earthworms Are Tasty
    Earthworms are 82% protein, rich in Omega 3, and pair well with cumin and curry. They reportedly taste like bacon.
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    One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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    Alex the Parrot
    Alex the Parrot
    A parrot named Alex was subject of a 30-year experiment. His last words to his caretaker were: "You be good, see you tomorrow. I love you."
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    Mahatma Gandhi used to travel with his goat so that he could have fresh milk.
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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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