Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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Condoms were originally made of animal intestines or linen.
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Camels and llamas can cross breed. The offspring is called a ‘Cama’.
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The largest earthworm on record was found in South Africa and measured 22 feet.
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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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Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible!
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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