There was a bear called Wojtek who was adopted by Polish soldiers during WW2. It carried ammunition, wrestled with soldiers, and drank beer.
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Camels and llamas can cross breed. The offspring is called a ‘Cama’.
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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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Squirrels forget where they hide about half of their nuts.
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Nicole Kidman is scared of butterflies.
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When a drone bee mates with a queen, its ejaculation is so powerful that it can even be heard by the human ear.
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In 1955, the citizens of São Paulo were so upset with their government that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco (meaning rubbish) to the city council in protest, with over 100,000 votes.
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