Random Animal Facts

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    A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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    The largest earthworm on record was found in South Africa and measured 22 feet.
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    Haicheng Earthquake
    Haicheng Earthquake
    In 1975, officials in the Chinese city of Haicheng were so alarmed by odd and anxious behavior of dogs and other animals, they ordered the evacuation of 90,000 residents from the city. Only a few hours later, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake destroyed nearly 90 percent of the city’s buildings.
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    The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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    Completely-black chicken
    Completely-black chicken
    There’s a rare breed of chicken called Ayam Cemani that’s completely black. They have black plumage, legs, nails, beak, and even black meat, bones, and a black tongue!
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    Giant Anteater
    Giant Anteater
    Giant Anteaters' front legs look like a panda.
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    The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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    Tigers can see 6 times better at night than humans.
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