A cat rubs against people not only to be affectionate but also to mark out its territory with scent glands around its face. The tail area and paws also carry the cat's scent.
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When Koko, the gorilla famous for knowing sign language, was asked where gorillas go after death, she responded by signing “Comfortable hole, bye.”
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Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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The costliest cat ever is named Little Nicky, who cost his owner $50,000. He is a clone of an older cat.
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The faster a kangaroo hops, the less energy it burns!
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Sloths take two weeks to digest their food.
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One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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Spotted skunks do handstands before they spray.
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