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Muskrats are not actually rats at all – they’re a unique species of semiaquatic rodent that’s more closely related to voles and lemmings!
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The word “horsepower” used to measure engine strength comes from comparing engines to how much work horses could do!
A cheetah’s purr is about as loud as a small lawn mower engine!
Adult Cape buffalo can be as tall as 5.6 feet (1.7 meters) at the shoulder, while forest buffalo are much smaller at only 3–4 feet (0.9-1.2 meters) tall!
Lemurs practice “stink fights” where male ring-tailed lemurs rub their tail with their scent and wave it at rival males!