Tigers can see 6 times better at night than humans.
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When the "Elephant Whisperer" Lawrence Anthony died, a whole herd of elephants arrived at his house to mourn him.
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There is a sea snail that wears a suit of iron plated armor. It is the only known animal to use iron sulphide as skeletal material.
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Penguins have a gland above their eye that turns saltwater into freshwater.
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Mosquitoes don't just bite you, they also pee on you.
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Cats recognise the voice of their owner, but never evolved to care.
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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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