Cows as they are today never existed in the wild and were domesticated from aurochs some 10,500 years ago.
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The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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If a vampire bat goes 2 days without drinking blood, they can die. However, well fed female bats will puke up blood and share it with other bats that they like in exchange for grooming.
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Dire wolves actually existed, living up to 10,000 years ago before going extinct.
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When the "Elephant Whisperer" Lawrence Anthony died, a whole herd of elephants arrived at his house to mourn him.
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In the movie 'The Wizard Of Oz', Toto the dog's salary was $125 a week, while Judy Garland’s was $500 a week.
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