Animals and Creatures

Bizarre Fact #371:
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The female pigeon cannot lay eggs if she is alone. She must be able to see another pigeon in order for her ovaries to function. Her own reflection will work if no other pigeon is available.

Bizarre Fact #372:
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The first chimpanzee to travel in space was named Ham. The name came from the lab that he was raised in - the Holloman AeroMedical lab in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Ham's flight in a Mercury space capsule in 1961 helped to prove that space travel could be safe for humans.

Bizarre Fact #373:
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The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.

Bizarre Fact #374:
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The flamingoes of East Africa have few natural enemies. In general, the only predators an adult flamingo need fear are the fish eagle and the marabou stork.

Bizarre Fact #375:
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The flying gurnard, a fish, swims in water, walks on land, and flies through the air.

Bizarre Fact #376:
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The flying snake of Java and Malaysia is able to flatten itself out like a ribbon and sail like a glider from tree to tree.

Bizarre Fact #377:
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The giant crab of Japan can be as large as 12 feet across.

Bizarre Fact #378:
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The Giant cricket of Africa enjoys eating human hair.

Bizarre Fact #379:
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The giant Pacific octopus can squeeze its entire body through a hole the size of its beak.

Bizarre Fact #380:
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The giant tortoise can live longer in captivity than any other animal.