There’s a bonobo named Kanzi who has learned to build a campfire and cook his own food.
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On some poorly researched trivia lists it is stated as a fact that a pregnant goldfish is called a twit. This is not true as goldfish lay eggs.
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Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
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When a male gentoo penguin "falls in love" with a female penguin, he searches the entire beach to find the perfect pebble to present to her.
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A cat rubs against people not only to be affectionate but also to mark out its territory with scent glands around its face. The tail area and paws also carry the cat's scent.
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Ants tend to survive in a microwave because they find the coolest spot and wait!
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A group of unicorns is called a blessing.
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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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