10 Animal Facts That’ll Probably Make You Go “Awww”, And 9 That Might Just Make You Throw Up In Your Mouth

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As a doggy lover, I think it’s incredible that our furry BFFs can sniff out some medical problems, including the scent of someone having an epileptic seizure.

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But my heart hurt a little to find out that albatrosses cannot recognise their little ones unless they’re in the nest. If a chick falls or gets knocked out, it must climb back in by itself or risk freezing to death!

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If, like me, you wouldn’t be without your bestie, then you’ll probably love the fact that studies have shown cows also have BFFs.

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However, I was not ready to hear something I can never un-hear. Meerkats (yes, meerkats) are nicknamed the ‘most murderous mammal’ because killings among the animals are so common.

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As a savoury girl through and through, I was very interested to find out that cats also sit on my side of the salt vs. sugar debate. Turns out, felines can’t actually taste sugar… Who knew?!

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If there’s one thing that’ll probably make you smile today, it’s learning that chimps are ticklish.

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However, are you ready to find out that horses can’t vomit? They have a valve in their stomach that stops food from returning to the mouth.

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You might not expect it from their fierce reputation, but I loved finding out that it isn’t just humans who sometimes choose to stay with one partner, wolves mate for life too!

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On the flip side, when you think of storks, I’m guessing the first thing that springs to mind is delivering babies? Well, one thing I can almost guarantee you didn’t think of is that they poop on their own legs to cool themselves down. You’re welcome.

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I’m sorry, but it’s impossible to have heard anything cuter today than the fact sea otters hold hands while they sleep to stop themselves from floating away.

Did you know any of these facts already? Let me know in the comments which other fascinating, funny, cute, or downright gross animal facts you still can’t get over! 🤯