There was a bear called Wojtek who was adopted by Polish soldiers during WW2. It carried ammunition, wrestled with soldiers, and drank beer.
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Cymothoa exigua is a type of parasite that enters through fish's gills, eats their tongue, and then replaces it.
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A giraffe's kick is so powerful that it can decapitate a lion.
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Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years.
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A group of kittens is called a "kindle".
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In 1955, the citizens of São Paulo were so upset with their government that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco (meaning rubbish) to the city council in protest, with over 100,000 votes.
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There’s a bonobo named Kanzi who has learned to build a campfire and cook his own food.
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