22 Fun Animal Facts You May Never Knew Existed or Cared About...

It's a big world out there, and it's full of facts about things. So many facts. So many, you can't imagine. For your enjoyment and knowledge, we have collected some random and fascinating facts about animals. Will they change your life? Probably not. Will they be amusing to ponder in the shower? Yes. And will they be useful on trivia nights? Absolutely! So get reading, absorb those facts into your brains and hope that you never come across an angry ostrich...

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    Vertebrate - WTF fun fact # 1248 Alpacas can die of loneliness, which is why they're bought in pairs. wtffunfact.com
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    Wildlife - WTF fun fact #6481 On the Japanese island Yakushima, macaque monkeys are known to ride deer for transportation, and in return they groom deer and share food with them wtffunfact.com
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    Flightless bird - WTF fun fact #6880 Antarctica is the only continent with no spiders. wtffunfact.com
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    Dog - WTF fun fact #bl04 Dogs are able to see their own farts. wtffunfact.com
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    Bird - WTF fun fact #T631 There is a phobia that somewhere, somehow a duck is watching you, it's called anatidaephobia. wtffunfact.com
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    Penguin - WTF fun fact # 2414 Penguins' legs are longer than they look and they actually have knees. wtffunfact.com
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    Terrestrial animal - WTF fun fact #1519 Cheetahs cannot roar but instead meow like house cats
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    Dog - WTF fun fact #b84 Miniature Australian Shepherds have such a strong herding tendency that theyll try to herd little children wtffunfact.com
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    Bengal tiger - WTF fun fact #126 There's a reverse zoo in China where people are the ones locked up in cages. The Lehe Ledu Wildlife Zoo in Chongqing transports visitors in caged buses while the animals are to roam in an effort to keep them happier and less stressed with longer lifespans. free wtffunfact.com
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    Dog breed - WTF fun fact #801 The Brazil Open tennis tournament used 4 trained shelter dogs to serve as the ball boys during an exhibition match to bring awareness to Brazil's street animals, promote their adoption, and show that well-fed and well-treated animals can be very happy. Correios yivo wtffunfact.com Preh negt Prem
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    Bird - WTF fun fact #5|0 When a crow dies, the other crows investigate if there's a threat where the death oCcurred, so they can avoid it in the future. wtffunfact.com
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    Common bottlenose dolphin - WTF fun fact #4405 Humpback whales often let dolphins hitch a ride on their head for the sheer fun of it. wtffunfact.com
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    Camel - WTF fun fact #7586 Camels were originally adapted to the arctic, not the desert. wtffunfact.com
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    Goats - WTF fun fact #1300 In 1986, a beer drinking goat was elected mayor of a small town in Texas, USA Rio Grande
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    Domestic pig - WTF fun fact #6%3 The swimming pigs of the Bahamas. They live freely on the beaches, and after basking in the sun for hours, they swim in the surf. The pigs are exceptionally friendly, running from under the shade of the almond trees to greet visitors that bring them treats. wtffunfact.com
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    Elephant - WTF fun fact #5534 An elephant can die of a broken heart if their mate dies. They may refuse to eat and lay down, shedding tears until they starve to death. e wtffunfact.com
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    Ostrich - WTF fun fact #b120 An ostrich kick can kill a lion. wtffunfact.com
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    Camel - WTF fun fact #6340 Google hires camels to capture "street view" in deserts wtffunfact.com
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    Motor vehicle - WTF fun fact # 542 It is customary for the residents of Churchill, Manitoba to leave their car doors unlocked in case you may need to take shelter from a POLAR BEAR wtffunfact.com
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    Musical instrument - WTF fun fact #481 There is only one species of warm- blooded fish on Earth the opah (Lampris guttatus)
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    Felidae - WTF fun fact #2239 The Savannah is the largest domestic cat breed. It resembles a small leopard and behaves like a dog. They can grow up to 40 lbs, have an eight foot vertical jump, and can be trained to walk on a leash and play fetch wtffunfact.com
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    Vertebrate - WTF fun fact # 659 Baboons have been known to kidnap puppies and raise them as pets. wtffunfact.com
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