Sergeant Stubby was the only war dog to be promoted to sergeant through combat in WWI. He saved his regiment from surprise mustard gas attacks, found and comforted the wounded, and even once caught a German spy by the seat of his pants, holding him there until American Soldiers found him.
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The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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It's possible to train your cat to use the toilet as a litter box and even flush afterwards.
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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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Honeypot ants are a unique insect that use their own bodies as living storage pots of honey.
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Rex the German Shepherd was a rescue dog with a bad temper. He refused to be fed by humans and would attack strangers, but he’s a changed dog after falling in love with Geraldine the goose!
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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