One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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Dire wolves actually existed, living up to 10,000 years ago before going extinct.
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The sound of a tiger's roar can travel a distance of up to 2 miles (~3 km).
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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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Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
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Mahatma Gandhi used to travel with his goat so that he could have fresh milk.
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