Elephants are terrified of Bees and actually have a special, distinct vocalization for “Run away the Bees are angry”
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The Hercules beetle, despite weighing only 100 grams, can lift 8 kilograms, making it one of the proportionally strongest animals in the world.
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There's a lizard known as the 'Jesus Lizard' that can run across water.
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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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Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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