Random Animal Facts

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    Male kangaroos flex their biceps to impress females.
    Male kangaroos flex their biceps to impress females.
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    The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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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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    Octopuses enter a dementia-like state after breeding, forget what happened
    After octopuses breed, they develop dementia. They then live the rest of their lives in this confused, seemingly lost state, with apparently no knowledge of previous events.
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    Robo Fish
    Robo Fish
    A robotic fsh created by researchers at NYU-Poly was left to interact with normal fish. It was accepted by them and soon guided them as a leader.
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    Bats sleep 18-20 hours per day.
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    Domestic pigs average a top speed of about 11 miles per hour.
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    Alligator snapping turtles can live for over 150 years. Scientists know this because some of the turtles had musket balls in their stomachs.
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