Elephants are terrified of Bees and actually have a special, distinct vocalization for “Run away the Bees are angry”
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The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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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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The CIA once spent $20 million on a cat equipped with gear to spy on the Soviets, but it was hit by a taxi.
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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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Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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