Random Animal Facts

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    The cat brain weighs about 30g.
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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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    Free Willy
    Free Willy
    After being in captivity for 23 years, the orca from Free Willy, Keiko, was set free in 2002. Weeks later, he appeared at a Norwegian fjord apparently seeking human contact and even gave rides to children on his back.
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    A 42-foot sperm whale has about 7 tons of oil in it.
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    Sharks have been on the planet longer than trees.
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    Giant River Otter
    Giant River Otter
    Giant river otters still exist in three remote river systems in South America. They can grow to almost 6 feet in length, hunt in packs, and even take on caimans.
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    The largest earthworm on record was found in South Africa and measured 22 feet.
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    A cat can jump FIVE TIMES as high as it is tall!
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