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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Cats lose almost as much fluid in the saliva while grooming themselves as they do through urination!
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Jellyfish as a species are actually older than dinosaurs and sharks.
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