Sheep, goats, octopuses, and toads have rectangular pupils.
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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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A lion in the wild usually makes no more than twenty kills a year.
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The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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Penguins have a gland above their eye that turns saltwater into freshwater.
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Bats sleep 18-20 hours per day.
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Cats recognise the voice of their owner, but never evolved to care.
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Dolphins can rapidly heal from extreme injuries, such as shark bites, and regenerate their original body shape.
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