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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The Lion's Mane Jellyfish is the largest jellyfish in the world. They have been swimming in arctic waters since before the dinosaurs (over 650 million years ago).
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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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Lurch, a Watusi bull, had the largest horns in the world.
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A dog's naked behind leaves absolutely no bacteria when pressed against carpet.
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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The Pistol Shrimp can snap its claws together to create a sound of 218 decibels, louder than as supersonic jet at full speed. It only lasts for 1 millisecond. The snapping action also creates a bubble that is greater than 5000 Kelvin, close to the surface temperature of the sun.
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There is a sea snail that wears a suit of iron plated armor. It is the only known animal to use iron sulphide as skeletal material.
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