Unsinkable Sam (nickname of a German ship's cat) who served on 3 warships, one German, two British, all sank in action. The cat survived each sinking, floating away on wooden planks to rescue.
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Cats recognise the voice of their owner, but never evolved to care.
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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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A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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In 1949, an official boxing match between a bear and a man was held. The bear won.
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Jaguars frequently get high by eating hallucinogenic roots, which also increases their senses for hunting.
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