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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Penguins have a gland above their eye that turns saltwater into freshwater.
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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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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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It has been estimated that a bite from a grizzly bear can crush a bowling ball.
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When dragonflies mate, their tails form a love heart.
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Mahatma Gandhi used to travel with his goat so that he could have fresh milk.
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Leonardo Da Vinci loved animals so much that he used to buy caged animals at the market just to set them free.
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