By putting a frog in a bucket of milk, scientists following up on an ancient Russian way of keeping milk from going sour have identified a wealth of new antibiotic substances.
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In 2011, a male tiger in India adopted a litter of orphaned cubs, taking on the role of ‘mother’. Wildlife officials say such behavior had never been observed before.
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Female kangaroos have three vaginas.
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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There's a young hippo and a 130+ year old tortoise in a Kenyan wildlife preserve who are best friends and they even sleep and play together.
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