Animals will not eat another animal that has been hit by a lightning strike!
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It has been estimated that a bite from a grizzly bear can crush a bowling ball.
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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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Contrary to popular belief, possums, squirrels, chipmunks, and mice do not carry rabies.
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Queen ants have one of the longest life-spans of any known insect - typically up to 30 years. Western harvester ant queens can live up to 40 years!
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The fingerprints of koala bears are virtually indistinguishable from those of humans, so much so that they could be confused at a crime scene.
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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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Rats can tell the difference between two human languages.
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