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 cat brain weighs about 30g.
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In 1955, the citizens of São Paulo were so upset with their government that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco (meaning rubbish) to the city council in protest, with over 100,000 votes.
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A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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Camels and llamas can cross breed. The offspring is called a ‘Cama’.
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Sheep, goats, octopuses, and toads have rectangular pupils.
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