In 2011, a male tiger in India adopted a litter of orphaned cubs, taking on the role of ‘mother’. Wildlife officials say such behavior had never been observed before.
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Honeypot ants are a unique insect that use their own bodies as living storage pots of honey.
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When cats are happy, they may squeeze their eyes shut.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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The ancestor of all domestic cats is the African Wild Cat which still exists today.
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Cymothoa exigua is a type of parasite that enters through fish's gills, eats their tongue, and then replaces it.
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Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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Jumping fleas can accelerate 50 times faster than the space shuttle.
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