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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Crows living in some urban areas drop nuts into traffic to let the passing cars crush them, then they wait for the red lights to stop the traffic so they can grab and eat it.
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The most expensive cow in the world was sold in 2009 for $1.2 million.
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Cats and dogs can hear ultrasound.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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Sharks have been on the planet longer than trees.
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