15% of snails survive digestion by birds and are found alive in their droppings, potentially leading to the spread of snail populations.
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Scientists have revived a flowering plant from a fruit stored away in permafrost by Arctic ground squirrel 32,000 years ago.
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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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Camels and llamas can cross breed. The offspring is called a ‘Cama’.
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The Lion's Mane Jellyfish is the largest jellyfish in the world. They have been swimming in arctic waters since before the dinosaurs (over 650 million years ago).
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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Leonardo Da Vinci loved animals so much that he used to buy caged animals at the market just to set them free.
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