Vampire bats adopt orphans, and are one of the few mammals known to risk their own lives to share food with less fortunate roost-mates.
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Tigers can see 6 times better at night than humans.
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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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In 2005, in Africa, it was reported that three lions rescued a 12-year-old girl from kidnappers and guarded her for half a day until help came.
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The most expensive cow in the world was sold in 2009 for $1.2 million.
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Dolphins can rapidly heal from extreme injuries, such as shark bites, and regenerate their original body shape.
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In 1949, an official boxing match between a bear and a man was held. The bear won.
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