Random Animal Facts

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    A giraffe's kick is so powerful that it can decapitate a lion.
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    Alex the Parrot
    Alex the Parrot
    A parrot named Alex was subject of a 30-year experiment. His last words to his caretaker were: "You be good, see you tomorrow. I love you."
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    Octopuses enter a dementia-like state after breeding, forget what happened
    After octopuses breed, they develop dementia. They then live the rest of their lives in this confused, seemingly lost state, with apparently no knowledge of previous events.
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    The octopus does not have a blind spot.
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    The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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    Condoms were originally made of animal intestines or linen.
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    Vanilla flavoring is sometimes made with an ingredient from beaver pee.
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    Best Friends: Lion, Tiger, and Bear at Noah's Ark Sanctuary
    In 2001, a lion, tiger, and bear cub were found in a drug dealer's basement. They were moved to Noah's Ark sanctuary and have lived together as inseparable best friends ever since.
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