Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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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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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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In 1949, an official boxing match between a bear and a man was held. The bear won.
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A banana slug can be 6-8 inches and their erect penis can be just as long. Also, their penises emerge from their heads. After sex, banana slugs eat each others penises.
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A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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A group of kittens is called a "kindle".
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