Sandy, an African Penguin, has been in 'love' with her keeper at the Nuremburg zoo since 1996.
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Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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Cuddling (or other ‘love’ acts) helps to heal physical wounds faster due to the release of Oxytocin which is proven to reduce swelling.
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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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A group of pugs is called a grumble.
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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Sergeant Stubby was the only war dog to be promoted to sergeant through combat in WWI. He saved his regiment from surprise mustard gas attacks, found and comforted the wounded, and even once caught a German spy by the seat of his pants, holding him there until American Soldiers found him.
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A new born kangaroo is small enough to fit in a spoon!
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