A giraffe's kick is so powerful that it can decapitate a lion.
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One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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The Lion's Mane Jellyfish is the largest jellyfish in the world. They have been swimming in arctic waters since before the dinosaurs (over 650 million years ago).
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In 1955, the citizens of São Paulo were so upset with their government that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco (meaning rubbish) to the city council in protest, with over 100,000 votes.
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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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The largest earthworm on record was found in South Africa and measured 22 feet.
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An average cat has 1-8 kittens per litter and can have 2-3 litters per year. During her productive life, one female cat could have more than 100 kittens. A single pair of cats and their kittens can produce as many as 420,000 kittens in just 7 years.
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