Random Animal Facts

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    The seahorse is the only fish to have a neck.
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    Cymothoa exigua is a type of parasite that enters through fish's gills, eats their tongue, and then replaces it.
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    The sound of a tiger's roar can travel a distance of up to 2 miles (~3 km).
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    World's Tallest Dog
    World's Tallest Dog
    Zeus, a Great Dane, was crowned the world's tallest dog in 2012. Measuring a whopping 1.11 meters (3'8") from shoulder to foot, he stood at an amazing 2.2 meters (7'3") in height on his hind legs.
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    Shark corneas are used in eye transplants and shark bone marrow can be used to graft human bones.
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    Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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    Giant River Otter
    Giant River Otter
    Giant river otters still exist in three remote river systems in South America. They can grow to almost 6 feet in length, hunt in packs, and even take on caimans.
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    Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
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