A puppy is born blind, deaf, and toothless.
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The desire to squeeze and hug cute things comes from the same place in your brain as aggression.
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Meysi is one of the world's smallest dogs, measuring in at just 7cm tall, 12cm long, and weighing a meagre 250 grams (only slightly heavier than a hamster!)
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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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Some British police cars carry a teddy bear to console children after an accident.
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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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