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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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 giraffe's kick is so powerful that it can decapitate a lion.
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Whales and dolphins can't taste anything other than salt.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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In Australia, there are spiders big enough to eat snakes.
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Queen ants have one of the longest life-spans of any known insect - typically up to 30 years. Western harvester ant queens can live up to 40 years!
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