Dolphins have names for one another.
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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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The reindeer is the only mammal that can see UV light.
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Camels and llamas can cross breed. The offspring is called a ‘Cama’.
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Vampire bats adopt orphans, and are one of the few mammals known to risk their own lives to share food with less fortunate roost-mates.
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Honeypot ants are a unique insect that use their own bodies as living storage pots of honey.
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By putting a frog in a bucket of milk, scientists following up on an ancient Russian way of keeping milk from going sour have identified a wealth of new antibiotic substances.
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