When you shave a guinea pig it looks like a little hippo.
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Meysi is one of the world's smallest dogs, measuring in at just 7cm tall, 12cm long, and weighing a meagre 250 grams (only slightly heavier than a hamster!)
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The colossal squid has the largest eyes in the world.
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The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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Cats recognise the voice of their owner, but never evolved to care.
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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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Rex the German Shepherd was a rescue dog with a bad temper. He refused to be fed by humans and would attack strangers, but he’s a changed dog after falling in love with Geraldine the goose!
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