Elephants are terrified of Bees and actually have a special, distinct vocalization for “Run away the Bees are angry”
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Cymothoa exigua is a type of parasite that enters through fish's gills, eats their tongue, and then replaces it.
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Sergeant Stubby was the only war dog to be promoted to sergeant through combat in WWI. He saved his regiment from surprise mustard gas attacks, found and comforted the wounded, and even once caught a German spy by the seat of his pants, holding him there until American Soldiers found him.
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Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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Camels and llamas can cross breed. The offspring is called a ‘Cama’.
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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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