There is a sea snail that wears a suit of iron plated armor. It is the only known animal to use iron sulphide as skeletal material.
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The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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In 2005, in Africa, it was reported that three lions rescued a 12-year-old girl from kidnappers and guarded her for half a day until help came.
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There are approximately three chickens for every human on Earth.
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The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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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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