Random Animal Facts

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    Dire wolves actually existed, living up to 10,000 years ago before going extinct.
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    The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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    Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years.
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    Pygmy Jerboa
    Pygmy Jerboa
    Measuring in at barely 2" long, the Pygmy Jerboa looks like a cross between a mouse and a duckling - and it's extremely cute!
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    A 'geep' is a very rare goat-sheep hybrid or chimera.
    A 'geep' is a very rare goat-sheep hybrid or chimera.
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    Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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    Google's Mower Goats
    Google's Mower Goats
    Rather than using mechanical mowers, Google regularly employs a flock of 200 goats to naturally mow and fertilise the lawns.
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    A giraffe's kick is so powerful that it can decapitate a lion.
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