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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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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A dog's naked behind leaves absolutely no bacteria when pressed against carpet.
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The largest earthworm on record was found in South Africa and measured 22 feet.
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Jellyfish as a species are actually older than dinosaurs and sharks.
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There's a young hippo and a 130+ year old tortoise in a Kenyan wildlife preserve who are best friends and they even sleep and play together.
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Dolphins have names for one another.
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On some poorly researched trivia lists it is stated as a fact that a pregnant goldfish is called a twit. This is not true as goldfish lay eggs.
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