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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Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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A dairy cow can produce more milk when listening to music.
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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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Cats recognise the voice of their owner, but never evolved to care.
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Baks the blind boxer has a seeing eye goose named Buttons; a four-year-old goose who leads the pup around everywhere either by hanging onto him with her neck, or by honking to tell him which way to go.
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Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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