There’s a bonobo named Kanzi who has learned to build a campfire and cook his own food.
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Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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Queen ants have one of the longest life-spans of any known insect - typically up to 30 years. Western harvester ant queens can live up to 40 years!
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Camels and llamas can cross breed. The offspring is called a ‘Cama’.
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When the "Elephant Whisperer" Lawrence Anthony died, a whole herd of elephants arrived at his house to mourn him.
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Vanilla flavoring is sometimes made with an ingredient from beaver pee.
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Rattlesnake mating sessions have been known to last more than 22 hours.
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