Random Animal Facts

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    In 1918, a homing pigeon saved over 190 American soldiers by delivering a message to nearby support despite having been shot through the breast, blinded in one eye, covered in blood, and with a leg hanging on by just a tendon.
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    A dog's naked behind leaves absolutely no bacteria when pressed against carpet.
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    Condoms were originally made of animal intestines or linen.
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    Completely-black chicken
    Completely-black chicken
    There’s a rare breed of chicken called Ayam Cemani that’s completely black. They have black plumage, legs, nails, beak, and even black meat, bones, and a black tongue!
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    Carbonemys
    Carbonemys
    About 60 million years ago, there was a species of turtle that was so large and had such powerful jaws that it could have devoured a crocodile.
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    The largest earthworm on record was found in South Africa and measured 22 feet.
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    Domestic pigs average a top speed of about 11 miles per hour.
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    Angora Rabbit
    Angora Rabbit
    The Angora rabbit is the world's fluffiest bunny, bred for its extremely long wool.
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