In 1918, a homing pigeon saved over 190 American soldiers by delivering a message to nearby support despite having been shot through the breast, blinded in one eye, covered in blood, and with a leg hanging on by just a tendon.
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Honeypot ants are a unique insect that use their own bodies as living storage pots of honey.
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Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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When cats are happy, they may squeeze their eyes shut.
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A group of kittens is called a "kindle".
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It has been estimated that a bite from a grizzly bear can crush a bowling ball.
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In 2005, in Africa, it was reported that three lions rescued a 12-year-old girl from kidnappers and guarded her for half a day until help came.
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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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