Cows as they are today never existed in the wild and were domesticated from aurochs some 10,500 years ago.
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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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Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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There are approximately three chickens for every human on Earth.
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Meysi is one of the world's smallest dogs, measuring in at just 7cm tall, 12cm long, and weighing a meagre 250 grams (only slightly heavier than a hamster!)
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Worker bees must visit around 4,000 flowers in order to make one tablespoon of honey.
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Queen ants have one of the longest life-spans of any known insect - typically up to 30 years. Western harvester ant queens can live up to 40 years!
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