Random Animal Facts

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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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    Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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    Parrot parents "name" their children with a signature call.
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    Giant River Otter
    Giant River Otter
    Giant river otters still exist in three remote river systems in South America. They can grow to almost 6 feet in length, hunt in packs, and even take on caimans.
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    The octopus does not have a blind spot.
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    Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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    Tree Lobster
    Tree Lobster
    The Tree Lobster, once thought to be extinct, is an insect that can grow to the size of a human hand, and it can only be found on a small island of rock that is Ball's Pyramid, Australia.
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    Cats and dogs can hear ultrasound.
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