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In 1957 Laika the dog became the first animal to orbit the Earth aboard the Sputnik 2 spacecraft.
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In 1957 Laika the dog became the first animal to orbit the Earth aboard the Sputnik 2 spacecraft.
Did you know that the bobcat's fifth toe is raised on its front feet, so there is no fifth impression when it walks?
Did you know that different breeds of foxes have different pitched screams? The red fox has the highest pitch.
The wings of a dragonfly are so powerful that they're able to fly at speeds of up to 22 - 34 miles per hour.
Did you know that the Pokémon Heracross is based on an insect called the Japanese Rhinoceros beetle?
Did you know that Germans Shepherds are the third most intelligent dog breed in the world?
Did you know that the oldest sea turtle fossil discovered was around 120 million years old?
Did you know that blue jay birds can live up to seven years in the wild and up to 26 years in captivity?
Did you know that badgers are a protected species in the United Kingdom?
Did you know that Chihuahuas are the world's smallest breed of dog?
Did you know that the Kakapo is the world’s only flightless parrot? Kakapos are an endangered species found only in New Zealand.
The most famous documented sighting of a mermaid was by Christopher Columbus in 1493, off the coast of Africa.