A new born kangaroo is small enough to fit in a spoon!
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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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Dolphins have names for one another.
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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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Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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Sandy, an African Penguin, has been in 'love' with her keeper at the Nuremburg zoo since 1996.
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