Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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A giraffe's kick is so powerful that it can decapitate a lion.
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Meysi is one of the world's smallest dogs, measuring in at just 7cm tall, 12cm long, and weighing a meagre 250 grams (only slightly heavier than a hamster!)
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The head of a jellyfish is called the "Bell."
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The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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When the "Elephant Whisperer" Lawrence Anthony died, a whole herd of elephants arrived at his house to mourn him.
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