Elephants are terrified of Bees and actually have a special, distinct vocalization for “Run away the Bees are angry”
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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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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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The Platypus used to be considered a myth like Bigfoot and the Yeti.
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Parrot parents "name" their children with a signature call.
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A hippo sleeping underwater automatically rises to the surface every ~4 minutes and breathes without waking.
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Worker bees must visit around 4,000 flowers in order to make one tablespoon of honey.
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In order to enhance the taste, Japanese macaque wash their food in salt water before they eat. They also make snowballs for fun!
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