What is the world's largest fish?
The harmless whale shark holds the title of largest fish, with the record being a 59 footer captured in Thailand in 1919.
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- Is the "alpha wolf" idea true?
“The idea of an aggressive "alpha wolf" came from studies of unrelated captive wolves. In the wild, most packs are just families led by the parents, and biologist David Mech, who popularized the term, later worked to correct it.”
Reference: International Wolf Center
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Wolves cover impressive territory
Wolves are capable of covering over 100 miles in a single day.
Are Maine Coons part raccoon?
A popular legend claims Maine Coons came from cats mating with raccoons, which explains the name and bushy tails, but that is biologically impossible. The Maine Coon is 100% cat.