Penguins have a gland above their eye that turns saltwater into freshwater.
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Cats recognise the voice of their owner, but never evolved to care.
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Vampire bats adopt orphans, and are one of the few mammals known to risk their own lives to share food with less fortunate roost-mates.
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The Platypus used to be considered a myth like Bigfoot and the Yeti.
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Scientists have revived a flowering plant from a fruit stored away in permafrost by Arctic ground squirrel 32,000 years ago.
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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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Allegedly, Chrysippus, the Greek philosopher, died of laughter after getting his donkey drunk and watching it try to eat figs.
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Giant Anteaters' front legs look like a panda.
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