One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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Sifrhippus was a species of horse about the size of an average duck and roamed North America 56 million years ago.
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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.
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The seahorse is the only fish to have a neck.
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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.
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When the "Elephant Whisperer" Lawrence Anthony died, a whole herd of elephants arrived at his house to mourn him.
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The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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Penguins have a gland above their eye that turns saltwater into freshwater.
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