The octopus does not have a blind spot.
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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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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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Rattlesnake mating sessions have been known to last more than 22 hours.
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A giraffe's kick is so powerful that it can decapitate a lion.
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Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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