One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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A domestic cat can sprint at about 31 miles per hour.
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Urechis unicinctus is a species of marine spoon worm that is widely referred to as the ‘penis fish’.
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There was a bear called Wojtek who was adopted by Polish soldiers during WW2. It carried ammunition, wrestled with soldiers, and drank beer.
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The station master and operating officer at the Kishi Station, Japan, is a cat!
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In 1955, the citizens of São Paulo were so upset with their government that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco (meaning rubbish) to the city council in protest, with over 100,000 votes.
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The ancestor of all domestic cats is the African Wild Cat which still exists today.
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