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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Bats sleep 18-20 hours per day.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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Dolphins can rapidly heal from extreme injuries, such as shark bites, and regenerate their original body shape.
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Moths are unable to fly during an earthquake.
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Vampire bats adopt orphans, and are one of the few mammals known to risk their own lives to share food with less fortunate roost-mates.
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When a male honey bee climaxes during sex, his testicles explode and then he dies.
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