Cows as they are today never existed in the wild and were domesticated from aurochs some 10,500 years ago.
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Leonardo Da Vinci loved animals so much that he used to buy caged animals at the market just to set them free.
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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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In 1949, an official boxing match between a bear and a man was held. The bear won.
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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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