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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The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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During World War 1, starving wolves amassed in such great numbers that Germans and Russians had a temporary cease fire to fight off the wolf attacks.
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Meysi is one of the world's smallest dogs, measuring in at just 7cm tall, 12cm long, and weighing a meagre 250 grams (only slightly heavier than a hamster!)
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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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Sharks have been on the planet longer than trees.
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Vanilla flavoring is sometimes made with an ingredient from beaver pee.
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