Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
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Unsinkable Sam (nickname of a German ship's cat) who served on 3 warships, one German, two British, all sank in action. The cat survived each sinking, floating away on wooden planks to rescue.
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Dolphins have names for one another.
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It has been estimated that a bite from a grizzly bear can crush a bowling ball.
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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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The CIA once spent $20 million on a cat equipped with gear to spy on the Soviets, but it was hit by a taxi.
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