A giraffe's kick is so powerful that it can decapitate a lion.
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Cats recognise the voice of their owner, but never evolved to care.
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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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When a male gentoo penguin "falls in love" with a female penguin, he searches the entire beach to find the perfect pebble to present to her.
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An alligator can go through 2,000 to 3,000 teeth in a lifetime.
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Whales and dolphins can't taste anything other than salt.
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Vanilla flavoring is sometimes made with an ingredient from beaver pee.
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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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