Gorillas are considered to be very intelligent animals. They are known for their use of tools and their varied communication. Some gorillas in captivity at a zoo have been taught to use sign language.

Frogs can see forwards, sideways and upwards all at the same time. They never close their eyes, even when they sleep.

In 1967, the first successful heart transplant was performed in Cape Town, South Africa.

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