Parrotfish make themselves a kind of mucus 'sleeping bag' which masks their smell from predators and keeps parasites away.
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A dork is a whale's penis.
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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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Dolphins can rapidly heal from extreme injuries, such as shark bites, and regenerate their original body shape.
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The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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