Mind-blowing animal facts you won’t believe

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Get ready to learn some truly amazing facts about animals.

According to the BBC, female Komodo dragons can lay eggs without the help of males. This is called virgin birth.

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Flamingos turn pink by eating tiny plants and animals with colourful pigments.

A mother octopus dies after laying her eggs to protect her babies.

Snails have about 14,000 teeth.

An elephant’s trunk has more muscles than the whole human body.

Cheetahs can run up to 120 km/h (75 mph).

Bats aren't blind and have good eyesight.

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