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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Whales and dolphins can't taste anything other than salt.
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Sergeant Stubby was the only war dog to be promoted to sergeant through combat in WWI. He saved his regiment from surprise mustard gas attacks, found and comforted the wounded, and even once caught a German spy by the seat of his pants, holding him there until American Soldiers found him.
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Sloths take two weeks to digest their food.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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There's a competition in Sweden called Kaninhoppning, or rabbit show jumping.
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