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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Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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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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Only 3% of bird species have penises.
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Elephants are terrified of Bees and actually have a special, distinct vocalization for “Run away the Bees are angry”
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Shark corneas are used in eye transplants and shark bone marrow can be used to graft human bones.
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