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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Rex the German Shepherd was a rescue dog with a bad temper. He refused to be fed by humans and would attack strangers, but he’s a changed dog after falling in love with Geraldine the goose!
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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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Sea otters hold hands while sleeping so they don’t drift away from each other.
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Some British police cars carry a teddy bear to console children after an accident.
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Dolphins have names for one another.
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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