In 2005, in Africa, it was reported that three lions rescued a 12-year-old girl from kidnappers and guarded her for half a day until help came.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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Sloths take two weeks to digest their food.
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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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In 1949, an official boxing match between a bear and a man was held. The bear won.
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Mahatma Gandhi used to travel with his goat so that he could have fresh milk.
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