One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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When you shave a guinea pig it looks like a little hippo.
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The reindeer is the only mammal that can see UV light.
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The octopus does not have a blind spot.
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15% of snails survive digestion by birds and are found alive in their droppings, potentially leading to the spread of snail populations.
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Mosquitoes don't just bite you, they also pee on you.
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Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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