There's a rare breed of pig that looks like a sheep.
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Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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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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Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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A cat rubs against people not only to be affectionate but also to mark out its territory with scent glands around its face. The tail area and paws also carry the cat's scent.
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The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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In 2005, in Africa, it was reported that three lions rescued a 12-year-old girl from kidnappers and guarded her for half a day until help came.
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