In late 2013, the first carnivorous mammal to be discovered within the Western hemisphere was found by Dr. Kristofer Helgen. It is called the Olinguito and is a member of the Raccoon-family.

If every star in the Milky Way was a grain of salt they would fill an Olympic sized swimming pool.

An orca whale can hold its breath for up to 15 minutes.

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