In 2011, a male tiger in India adopted a litter of orphaned cubs, taking on the role of ‘mother’. Wildlife officials say such behavior had never been observed before.
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The elephant brain weighs about 6,000g.
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The cat brain weighs about 30g.
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The octopus does not have a blind spot.
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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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The CIA once spent $20 million on a cat equipped with gear to spy on the Soviets, but it was hit by a taxi.
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The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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