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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George was the world's largest dog who weighed 233 pounds, stood at 43 inches tall from paw to shoulder, and ate 180 pounds of food a month.
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The Platypus used to be considered a myth like Bigfoot and the Yeti.
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When the "Elephant Whisperer" Lawrence Anthony died, a whole herd of elephants arrived at his house to mourn him.
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Drivers kill more deer than hunters do.
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A cat rubs against people not only to be affectionate but also to mark out its territory with scent glands around its face. The tail area and paws also carry the cat's scent.
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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Honeypot ants are a unique insect that use their own bodies as living storage pots of honey.
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