George was the world's largest dog who weighed 233 pounds, stood at 43 inches tall from paw to shoulder, and ate 180 pounds of food a month.
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The largest earthworm on record was found in South Africa and measured 22 feet.
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During World War 1, starving wolves amassed in such great numbers that Germans and Russians had a temporary cease fire to fight off the wolf attacks.
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In the movie 'The Wizard Of Oz', Toto the dog's salary was $125 a week, while Judy Garland’s was $500 a week.
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Christmas Island has bridges for crabs to stop them getting run over during the mass migration.
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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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Vanilla flavoring is sometimes made with an ingredient from beaver pee.
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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