Random Animal Facts

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    Dire wolves actually existed, living up to 10,000 years ago before going extinct.
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    One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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    Vanilla flavoring is sometimes made with an ingredient from beaver pee.
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    Condoms were originally made of animal intestines or linen.
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    20-Ft-Wide Manta Ray Caught in 1933 Is One of the Largest Ever
    One of the largest manta rays ever caught was by Capt. A.L. Kahn in 1933 off Brielle. It weighed over 5,000 pounds and was over 20 feet wide.
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    Japan: More Pets Than Children
    In Japan, there are more pets than there are children.
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    The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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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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