One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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The Savannah is the largest domestic cat breed. It resembles a small leopard and behaves like a dog. They can grow up to 40 lbs, have an eight foot vertical jump, and can be trained to walk on a leash and play fetch.
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Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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A puppy is born blind, deaf, and toothless.
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A tortoise named Adwaita lived to 255 years old. To put it into perspective, he was born before the United States of America existed and his death was announced on CNN (1750-2006).
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Dolphins sometimes have fun by blowing bubbles and creating rings of air underwater, which they then swim through.
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