One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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When you shave a guinea pig it looks like a little hippo.
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The male seahorse carries babies and 'gives birth' to them instead of the female.
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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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In 1949, an official boxing match between a bear and a man was held. The bear won.
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Sharks, like other fish, have their reproductive organs in their chests.
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