In 1955, the citizens of São Paulo were so upset with their government that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco (meaning rubbish) to the city council in protest, with over 100,000 votes.
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Dolphins sometimes have fun by blowing bubbles and creating rings of air underwater, which they then swim through.
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When the "Elephant Whisperer" Lawrence Anthony died, a whole herd of elephants arrived at his house to mourn him.
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By putting a frog in a bucket of milk, scientists following up on an ancient Russian way of keeping milk from going sour have identified a wealth of new antibiotic substances.
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Dire wolves actually existed, living up to 10,000 years ago before going extinct.
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The seahorse is the only fish to have a neck.
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