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 oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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When Washoe, the first chimp to use sign language, was told that her caretaker's baby had died, she signed "CRY."
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Elephants are terrified of Bees and actually have a special, distinct vocalization for “Run away the Bees are angry”
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When a male gentoo penguin "falls in love" with a female penguin, he searches the entire beach to find the perfect pebble to present to her.
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