Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
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Jaguars frequently get high by eating hallucinogenic roots, which also increases their senses for hunting.
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It has been estimated that a bite from a grizzly bear can crush a bowling ball.
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Honeypot ants are a unique insect that use their own bodies as living storage pots of honey.
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A 42-foot sperm whale has about 7 tons of oil in it.
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It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lower one's blood pressure!
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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In 2011, a male tiger in India adopted a litter of orphaned cubs, taking on the role of ‘mother’. Wildlife officials say such behavior had never been observed before.
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