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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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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Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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The head of a jellyfish is called the "Bell."
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A dog's naked behind leaves absolutely no bacteria when pressed against carpet.
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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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The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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