There was a bear called Wojtek who was adopted by Polish soldiers during WW2. It carried ammunition, wrestled with soldiers, and drank beer.
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Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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A domestic cat can sprint at about 31 miles per hour.
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Rattlesnake mating sessions have been known to last more than 22 hours.
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Dolphins have names for one another.
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When cats are happy, they may squeeze their eyes shut.
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