Some lizards, in which the tail is a major storage organ for accumulating reserves, will return to a dropped tail after the threat has passed, and will eat it to recover part of the sacrificed supplies.
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Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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A dork is a whale's penis.
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It has been estimated that a bite from a grizzly bear can crush a bowling ball.
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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 puppy is born blind, deaf, and toothless.
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Worker bees must visit around 4,000 flowers in order to make one tablespoon of honey.
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