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 2005, in Africa, it was reported that three lions rescued a 12-year-old girl from kidnappers and guarded her for half a day until help came.
46
In 1955, the citizens of São Paulo were so upset with their government that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco (meaning rubbish) to the city council in protest, with over 100,000 votes.
18
Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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During World War 1, starving wolves amassed in such great numbers that Germans and Russians had a temporary cease fire to fight off the wolf attacks.
45
Whales and dolphins can't taste anything other than salt.
11
Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
14
A dog's naked behind leaves absolutely no bacteria when pressed against carpet.
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