It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lower one's blood pressure!
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A tortoise named Adwaita lived to 255 years old. To put it into perspective, he was born before the United States of America existed and his death was announced on CNN (1750-2006).
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Cats sleep for 70% of their lives.
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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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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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The reindeer is the only mammal that can see UV light.
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