A dog's naked behind leaves absolutely no bacteria when pressed against carpet.
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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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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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It has been estimated that a bite from a grizzly bear can crush a bowling ball.
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The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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Camels and llamas can cross breed. The offspring is called a ‘Cama’.
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Sergeant Stubby was the only war dog to be promoted to sergeant through combat in WWI. He saved his regiment from surprise mustard gas attacks, found and comforted the wounded, and even once caught a German spy by the seat of his pants, holding him there until American Soldiers found him.
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