Ten seconds of hugging a day increases levels of oxytocin, which can reduce blood pressure, thus cutting the risk of heart disease.
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Rex the German Shepherd was a rescue dog with a bad temper. He refused to be fed by humans and would attack strangers, but he’s a changed dog after falling in love with Geraldine the goose!
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Dolphins have names for one another.
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Baks the blind boxer has a seeing eye goose named Buttons; a four-year-old goose who leads the pup around everywhere either by hanging onto him with her neck, or by honking to tell him which way to go.
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One litter of kittens can be produced by more than one father.
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A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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A new born kangaroo is small enough to fit in a spoon!
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Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
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