The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible!
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The Basenji dog is the only dog that is not able to bark.
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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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Sergeant Stubby was the only war dog to be promoted to sergeant through combat in WWI. He saved his regiment from surprise mustard gas attacks, found and comforted the wounded, and even once caught a German spy by the seat of his pants, holding him there until American Soldiers found him.
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Cats and dogs can hear ultrasound.
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15% of snails survive digestion by birds and are found alive in their droppings, potentially leading to the spread of snail populations.
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