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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Some older/less efficient worker termites will develop 'backpacks' of toxic chemicals that explode when the termite is threatened. They are essentially used as suicide bombers when the colony is being attacked.
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A puppy is born blind, deaf, and toothless.
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In the movie 'The Wizard Of Oz', Toto the dog's salary was $125 a week, while Judy Garland’s was $500 a week.
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Sharks have been on the planet longer than trees.
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The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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Sloths take two weeks to digest their food.
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