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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A hippo sleeping underwater automatically rises to the surface every ~4 minutes and breathes without waking.
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It has been estimated that a bite from a grizzly bear can crush a bowling ball.
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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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There are approximately three chickens for every human on Earth.
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The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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