Sergeant Stubby was the only war dog to be promoted to sergeant through combat in WWI. He saved his regiment from surprise mustard gas attacks, found and comforted the wounded, and even once caught a German spy by the seat of his pants, holding him there until American Soldiers found him.
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Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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In order to enhance the taste, Japanese macaque wash their food in salt water before they eat. They also make snowballs for fun!
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Jaguars frequently get high by eating hallucinogenic roots, which also increases their senses for hunting.
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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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The octopus does not have a blind spot.
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