Random Animal Facts

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    Mouth-Peeing Turtles
    Mouth-Peeing Turtles
    There's a species of soft-shelled turtle in China that 'pees' in puddles through its mouth.
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    One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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    The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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    Whales and dolphins can't taste anything other than salt.
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    Pudu Deer
    Pudu Deer
    The Pudu deer is the world’s smallest deer. They live in bamboo thickets to hide from predators, and can weigh up to 12 kilograms.
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    The male seahorse carries babies and 'gives birth' to them instead of the female.
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    Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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    All pandas are ‘owned’ by China. They rent them out to zoos for $1mil/year each with minimum of 10 years.
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