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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The sound of a tiger's roar can travel a distance of up to 2 miles (~3 km).
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Sandy, an African Penguin, has been in 'love' with her keeper at the Nuremburg zoo since 1996.
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In Australia, there are spiders big enough to eat snakes.
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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