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12 Now-You-Know Animals That Deserve Their Own Movie

May 24, 2021

Lots of important people have been left out of history books, but there are also fascinating and noteworthy animals that deserve a spot in there as well. Here are 12 of our candidates for fascinating animals you should know…

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Tibbles the cat wiped out an entire species of bird The lighthouse keeper's cat hunted the rare Stephens Island Wren to extinction. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM — More: 7 Random Animals That Decided The Course Of History

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Harriet the tortoise was collected by both Charles Darwin and Steve Irwin. The 176-year-old tortoise was also one of the oldest animals at the time of her death in 2006. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM — Source: NBC

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Clara the rhinoceros inspired songs, poems, and fashion In the 18th century, Clara toured Europe to the delight of many people who had never seen a rhino before. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM — Source: Mental Floss

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Astronomer Tycho Brahe had a pet moose who loved beer. It met its death when Brahe brought it to a party, and it drunkenly fell down the stairs. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM — More: 5 Insanely Weird Pets Of Historical Figures

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Lord Byron wasn't allowed to have a dog at university so he got a bear While at Trinity College, the poet was upset that students were forbidden from keeping dogs, so he proved a point by acquiring a pet bear. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM — Source: University of Cambridge

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Laika was the first animal to be launched in the Earth's orbit Laika the dog was part of the Soviet space program. She died from stress only a few hours after the launch. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM — More: 5 Soviet Space Programs That Prove Russia Is Insane

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David Greybeard was Jane Goodall's first chimp connection He trusted Goodall enough to let her study him and introduce her to others within his community, which has greatly increased our understanding of chimpanzees. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM — Source: Jane Goodall

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Cher Ami was a carrier pigeon who delivered a message after being shot through the chest During World War I, the U.S. carrier pigeon delivered messages in France. Her final, deadly heroic journey saved 194 soldiers who had been isolated from other American forces. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM — Source: Smithsonian

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Andrew Jackson's pet parrot swore through his funeral The president's parrot had picked up some foul language, and its loud curses resulted in it being escorted from Jackson's funeral in his house. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM — Source: University of Virginia

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A monkey killed Alexander, the King of Greece He died at 27, only three years after being crowned, from a disease contracted by the bite of a pet monkey. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM — Source: Royal Centre

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Rebecca the raccoon was President Coolidge's pet at the White House Gifted as a Thanksgiving dinner, she was treated as a pet and traveled with the First Family on vacation. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM — Source: CBS

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Ken Allen the orangutang escaped from his ZOO enclosure multiple times The Hairy Houdini would stroll around looking at other animals in the zoo. He taught other orangutans how to escape. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM — Source: BBC

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