Vampire bats adopt orphans, and are one of the few mammals known to risk their own lives to share food with less fortunate roost-mates.
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It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lower one's blood pressure!
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When Koko, the gorilla famous for knowing sign language, was asked where gorillas go after death, she responded by signing “Comfortable hole, bye.”
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15% of snails survive digestion by birds and are found alive in their droppings, potentially leading to the spread of snail populations.
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Only 3% of bird species have penises.
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The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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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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Cats sleep for 70% of their lives.
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