Random Animal Facts

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    Clever City Birds
    Clever City Birds
    Some birds in cities have learned to line their nests with cigarette butts in order to ward off parasites, as burnt nicotine works as an insecticide to ward off mites, lice, and fleas.
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    Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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    An alligator can go through 2,000 to 3,000 teeth in a lifetime.
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    The ancestor of all domestic cats is the African Wild Cat which still exists today.
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    The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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    Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible!
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    Squirrels forget where they hide about half of their nuts.
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    The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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