Random Animal Facts

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    The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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    Dogs sometimes fake being sick to get attention.
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    Sifrhippus was a species of horse about the size of an average duck and roamed North America 56 million years ago.
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    Jellyfish as a species are actually older than dinosaurs and sharks.
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    Dire wolves actually existed, living up to 10,000 years ago before going extinct.
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    The cat brain weighs about 30g.
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    Clever City Birds
    Clever City Birds
    Some birds in cities have learned to line their nests with cigarette butts in order to ward off parasites, as burnt nicotine works as an insecticide to ward off mites, lice, and fleas.
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    Parrot parents "name" their children with a signature call.
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