Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
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The head of a jellyfish is called the "Bell."
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The Pistol Shrimp can snap its claws together to create a sound of 218 decibels, louder than as supersonic jet at full speed. It only lasts for 1 millisecond. The snapping action also creates a bubble that is greater than 5000 Kelvin, close to the surface temperature of the sun.
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Dolphins have names for one another.
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The cat brain weighs about 30g.
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Nicole Kidman is scared of butterflies.
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The Basenji dog is the only dog that is not able to bark.
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Vanilla flavoring is sometimes made with an ingredient from beaver pee.
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