One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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The Savannah is the largest domestic cat breed. It resembles a small leopard and behaves like a dog. They can grow up to 40 lbs, have an eight foot vertical jump, and can be trained to walk on a leash and play fetch.
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The colossal squid has the largest eyes in the world.
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In Australia, there are spiders big enough to eat snakes.
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In 1955, the citizens of São Paulo were so upset with their government that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco (meaning rubbish) to the city council in protest, with over 100,000 votes.
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When cats are happy, they may squeeze their eyes shut.
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The elephant brain weighs about 6,000g.
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