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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Cats lose almost as much fluid in the saliva while grooming themselves as they do through urination!
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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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Urechis unicinctus is a species of marine spoon worm that is widely referred to as the ‘penis fish’.
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The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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The seahorse is the only fish to have a neck.
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In the movie 'The Wizard Of Oz', Toto the dog's salary was $125 a week, while Judy Garland’s was $500 a week.
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