Random Animal Facts

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    The Reason Dogs Turn in Circles
    The Reason Dogs Turn in Circles
    Dogs turn in circles before lying down because in the wild this turns long grass into a bed.
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    The largest breed of rabbit is the Flemish Giant.
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    A tortoise named Adwaita lived to 255 years old. To put it into perspective, he was born before the United States of America existed and his death was announced on CNN (1750-2006).
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    Squirrels forget where they hide about half of their nuts.
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    Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years.
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    Domestic pigs average a top speed of about 11 miles per hour.
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    The Platypus used to be considered a myth like Bigfoot and the Yeti.
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    Giant River Otter
    Giant River Otter
    Giant river otters still exist in three remote river systems in South America. They can grow to almost 6 feet in length, hunt in packs, and even take on caimans.
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