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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A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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Dolphins have names for one another.
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Some British police cars carry a teddy bear to console children after an accident.
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Sea otters hold hands while sleeping so they don’t drift away from each other.
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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One litter of kittens can be produced by more than one father.
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