One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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The Platypus used to be considered a myth like Bigfoot and the Yeti.
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Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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Queen ants have one of the longest life-spans of any known insect - typically up to 30 years. Western harvester ant queens can live up to 40 years!
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Using a remote-controlled camera, biologists caught dolphins getting high by sucking on puffer fish. They were even caught passing the puffer fish around.
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The reindeer is the only mammal that can see UV light.
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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