Random Animal Facts

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    A hippo sleeping underwater automatically rises to the surface every ~4 minutes and breathes without waking.
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    Condoms were originally made of animal intestines or linen.
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    The octopus does not have a blind spot.
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    The sound of a tiger's roar can travel a distance of up to 2 miles (~3 km).
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    Japan: More Pets Than Children
    In Japan, there are more pets than there are children.
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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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    Scientists Trained Fish to Walk on Land
    Scientists trained a group of fish to walk on land and, over a period of 8 months, their body shape adapted to the terrestrial lifestyle.
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    A cat rubs against people not only to be affectionate but also to mark out its territory with scent glands around its face. The tail area and paws also carry the cat's scent.
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