Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
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Squirrels forget where they hide about half of their nuts.
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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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It has been estimated that a bite from a grizzly bear can crush a bowling ball.
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A koi fish, named "Hanako", was owned by several individuals over many years and lived to be 226 years old, dying in 1977.
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The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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