In 2011, a male tiger in India adopted a litter of orphaned cubs, taking on the role of ‘mother’. Wildlife officials say such behavior had never been observed before.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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If a vampire bat goes 2 days without drinking blood, they can die. However, well fed female bats will puke up blood and share it with other bats that they like in exchange for grooming.
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The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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Cats recognise the voice of their owner, but never evolved to care.
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It has been calculated that a single breath from a mature blue whale can inflate up to 2,000 balloons.
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The Platypus used to be considered a myth like Bigfoot and the Yeti.
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The oldest recorded elephant lived for 82 years.
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