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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When cats are happy, they may squeeze their eyes shut.
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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Sea otters hold hands while sleeping so they don’t drift away from each other.
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There's a young hippo and a 130+ year old tortoise in a Kenyan wildlife preserve who are best friends and they even sleep and play together.
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A new born kangaroo is small enough to fit in a spoon!
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