The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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The seahorse is the only fish to have a neck.
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The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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The largest earthworm on record was found in South Africa and measured 22 feet.
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Rex the German Shepherd was a rescue dog with a bad temper. He refused to be fed by humans and would attack strangers, but he’s a changed dog after falling in love with Geraldine the goose!
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Vampire bats adopt orphans, and are one of the few mammals known to risk their own lives to share food with less fortunate roost-mates.
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A domestic cat can sprint at about 31 miles per hour.
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