Leonardo Da Vinci loved animals so much that he used to buy caged animals at the market just to set them free.
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The largest breed of rabbit is the Flemish Giant.
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Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
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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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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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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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