One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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Cows as they are today never existed in the wild and were domesticated from aurochs some 10,500 years ago.
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The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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Cats sleep for 70% of their lives.
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It's possible to train your cat to use the toilet as a litter box and even flush afterwards.
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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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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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Urechis unicinctus is a species of marine spoon worm that is widely referred to as the ‘penis fish’.
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