The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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Elephants are terrified of Bees and actually have a special, distinct vocalization for “Run away the Bees are angry”
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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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A tortoise named Adwaita lived to 255 years old. To put it into perspective, he was born before the United States of America existed and his death was announced on CNN (1750-2006).
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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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