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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When the "Elephant Whisperer" Lawrence Anthony died, a whole herd of elephants arrived at his house to mourn him.
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The ancestor of all domestic cats is the African Wild Cat which still exists today.
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One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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The difference between antlers and horns is that antlers are shed each year and are made of bone while horns are kept for life and are made of living tissue and bone with a sheath that is very similar to human finger nails.
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A dog's naked behind leaves absolutely no bacteria when pressed against carpet.
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