A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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Some older/less efficient worker termites will develop 'backpacks' of toxic chemicals that explode when the termite is threatened. They are essentially used as suicide bombers when the colony is being attacked.
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When the "Elephant Whisperer" Lawrence Anthony died, a whole herd of elephants arrived at his house to mourn him.
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In 1955, the citizens of São Paulo were so upset with their government that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco (meaning rubbish) to the city council in protest, with over 100,000 votes.
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The male seahorse carries babies and 'gives birth' to them instead of the female.
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The Platypus used to be considered a myth like Bigfoot and the Yeti.
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Ants tend to survive in a microwave because they find the coolest spot and wait!
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The oldest recorded elephant lived for 82 years.
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