Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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In 2011, a male tiger in India adopted a litter of orphaned cubs, taking on the role of ‘mother’. Wildlife officials say such behavior had never been observed before.
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Penguins have a gland above their eye that turns saltwater into freshwater.
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The oldest recorded elephant lived for 82 years.
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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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Condoms were originally made of animal intestines or linen.
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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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