Random Animal Facts

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    On some poorly researched trivia lists it is stated as a fact that a pregnant goldfish is called a twit. This is not true as goldfish lay eggs.
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    A group of pugs is called a grumble.
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    The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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    The sound of a tiger's roar can travel a distance of up to 2 miles (~3 km).
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    Alligator snapping turtles can live for over 150 years. Scientists know this because some of the turtles had musket balls in their stomachs.
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    Scientists Trained Fish to Walk on Land
    Scientists trained a group of fish to walk on land and, over a period of 8 months, their body shape adapted to the terrestrial lifestyle.
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    The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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    Cuddle Death
    Cuddle Death
    Once the Queen is deemed unfit to serve due to old age or disease, worker bees form a tight cluster around her until she dies from overheating, a process known as "cuddle death."
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