Random Animal Facts

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    Cuddle Death
    Cuddle Death
    Once the Queen is deemed unfit to serve due to old age or disease, worker bees form a tight cluster around her until she dies from overheating, a process known as "cuddle death."
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    The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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    The elephant brain weighs about 6,000g.
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    Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years.
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    Cats sleep for 70% of their lives.
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    Bats sleep 18-20 hours per day.
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    A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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    It has been estimated that a bite from a grizzly bear can crush a bowling ball.
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