A group of kittens is called a "kindle".
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When a male gentoo penguin "falls in love" with a female penguin, he searches the entire beach to find the perfect pebble to present to her.
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When cats are happy, they may squeeze their eyes shut.
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Dolphins have names for one another.
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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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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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