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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The cat brain weighs about 30g.
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A puppy is born blind, deaf, and toothless.
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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 dog's naked behind leaves absolutely no bacteria when pressed against carpet.
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The Hercules beetle, despite weighing only 100 grams, can lift 8 kilograms, making it one of the proportionally strongest animals in the world.
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