There was a bear called Wojtek who was adopted by Polish soldiers during WW2. It carried ammunition, wrestled with soldiers, and drank beer.
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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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Camels and llamas can cross breed. The offspring is called a ‘Cama’.
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When Washoe, the first chimp to use sign language, was told that her caretaker's baby had died, she signed "CRY."
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Squirrels forget where they hide about half of their nuts.
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