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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During World War 1, starving wolves amassed in such great numbers that Germans and Russians had a temporary cease fire to fight off the wolf attacks.
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Jellyfish as a species are actually older than dinosaurs and sharks.
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A dog's naked behind leaves absolutely no bacteria when pressed against carpet.
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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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Whales and dolphins can't taste anything other than salt.
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Sharks, like other fish, have their reproductive organs in their chests.
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