Random Animal Facts

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    By putting a frog in a bucket of milk, scientists following up on an ancient Russian way of keeping milk from going sour have identified a wealth of new antibiotic substances.
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    Dolphins sometimes have fun by blowing bubbles and creating rings of air underwater, which they then swim through.
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    Dogs sometimes fake being sick to get attention.
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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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    Cuddle Death
    Cuddle Death
    Once the Queen is deemed unfit to serve due to old age or disease, worker bees form a tight cluster around her until she dies from overheating, a process known as "cuddle death."
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    Sheep, goats, octopuses, and toads have rectangular pupils.
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    A domestic cat can sprint at about 31 miles per hour.
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    Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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