Random Animal Facts

    230 facts tagged with Animal Facts

    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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    Vampire bats adopt orphans, and are one of the few mammals known to risk their own lives to share food with less fortunate roost-mates.
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    The largest earthworm on record was found in South Africa and measured 22 feet.
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    On some poorly researched trivia lists it is stated as a fact that a pregnant goldfish is called a twit. This is not true as goldfish lay eggs.
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    A giraffe's kick is so powerful that it can decapitate a lion.
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