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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One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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Domestic pigs average a top speed of about 11 miles per hour.
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible!
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Sharks, like other fish, have their reproductive organs in their chests.
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When dragonflies mate, their tails form a love heart.
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During World War 1, starving wolves amassed in such great numbers that Germans and Russians had a temporary cease fire to fight off the wolf attacks.
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