17 Fun Facts About Animals That Might Surprise You

Animals are so varied from one another that it's no surprise that there are some pretty crazy facts about them out there. Seriously. Ever heard of a goth chicken? It's a real thing. Can you guess which dog is closest to wolves? It's not what you think! These facts are actually highly entertaining, and they'll boost your useless trivia knowledge. Yay. 


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