In 2011, a male tiger in India adopted a litter of orphaned cubs, taking on the role of ‘mother’. Wildlife officials say such behavior had never been observed before.
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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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In 1949, an official boxing match between a bear and a man was held. The bear won.
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The octopus does not have a blind spot.
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The elephant brain weighs about 6,000g.
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When you shave a guinea pig it looks like a little hippo.
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Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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