Random Animal Facts

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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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    One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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    A giraffe's kick is so powerful that it can decapitate a lion.
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    Cats and dogs can hear ultrasound.
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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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