Random Animal Facts

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    Penguins have a gland above their eye that turns saltwater into freshwater.
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    Haicheng Earthquake
    Haicheng Earthquake
    In 1975, officials in the Chinese city of Haicheng were so alarmed by odd and anxious behavior of dogs and other animals, they ordered the evacuation of 90,000 residents from the city. Only a few hours later, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake destroyed nearly 90 percent of the city’s buildings.
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    A dog's naked behind leaves absolutely no bacteria when pressed against carpet.
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    The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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    Bats sleep 18-20 hours per day.
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    Sharks, like other fish, have their reproductive organs in their chests.
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    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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    When Koko, the gorilla famous for knowing sign language, was asked where gorillas go after death, she responded by signing “Comfortable hole, bye.”
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