One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years.
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A group of kittens is called a "kindle".
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Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
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Baks the blind boxer has a seeing eye goose named Buttons; a four-year-old goose who leads the pup around everywhere either by hanging onto him with her neck, or by honking to tell him which way to go.
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The reindeer is the only mammal that can see UV light.
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A banana slug can be 6-8 inches and their erect penis can be just as long. Also, their penises emerge from their heads. After sex, banana slugs eat each others penises.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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