Dire wolves actually existed, living up to 10,000 years ago before going extinct.
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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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In 2011, a male tiger in India adopted a litter of orphaned cubs, taking on the role of ‘mother’. Wildlife officials say such behavior had never been observed before.
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Rex the German Shepherd was a rescue dog with a bad temper. He refused to be fed by humans and would attack strangers, but he’s a changed dog after falling in love with Geraldine the goose!
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A dork is a whale's penis.
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Elephants are terrified of Bees and actually have a special, distinct vocalization for “Run away the Bees are angry”
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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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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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