The reindeer is the only mammal that can see UV light.
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When Washoe, the first chimp to use sign language, was told that her caretaker's baby had died, she signed "CRY."
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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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It has been calculated that a single breath from a mature blue whale can inflate up to 2,000 balloons.
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Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years.
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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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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