Interesting Animal Facts That You Can Throw Out In Casual Conversations

If you ever feel a little bit under the weather, the Internet will surely jump in to help with an infinite amount of adorable cat videos and all kinds of other fluffs you could possibly want to brighten up your day. Of course, cute little kitties might not be everyone's cup of tea but not to worry, since there are so many other kinds of fluffs (and not only them) to cheer anyone up. And sometimes all you need is just a little something behind that cute photo or video, therefore this time we are here to warm up your hearts with the cutest uplifting facts the animal kingdom has to offer!

Cats Don't Think Of Us As Humans. Instead, They See Us As Equals, Just Like Other Cats

By nudging you with their heads (bunting) they're actually greeting you as they would another member of their cat family. This means that to them we're probably the ugliest, biggest, and clumsiest cats they've ever seen but they accept you into their family and love you anyways.

Tiger Populations Are On The Rise

Dogs Sneeze When Play Fighting To Show They Are Playing And Don’t Wanna Hurt You

When A Baby Elephant Is Born, Other Mothers In The Social Group Will Trumpet To Celebrate Or Announce The Baby's Arrival

Elephants tend to stay in close "family" groups for their whole lives, which are generally made up of female elephants (the males often leave the group to go mate, but sometimes group up with other solitary males). So other female elephants are often present for new births.

Sea Otters Hold Hands While They’re Sleeping So That They Don’t Drift Apart

Your Dog Probably Dreams About You

An Otter Will Find A Pebble As A Juvenile And Keep It For Their Whole Life

If that's not cute enough for you, they keep the pebble in the pocket that forms of the skin folds of their armpit.

Cows Have "Best Friends" And Are Happier When They're With Them

A study from Northampton University found that when cows were paired with another cow that shared a social bond with them, their heart rate was lower and they were more relaxed while they were penned.

There's An Abandoned Minefield That Has Accidentally Created A Penguin Sanctuary. The Mines Keep Poachers Out, But The Penguins Are Too Small To Set Them Off

The mines were set on the Falkland Islands when Argentinian commandos occupied the territory in a 1982 conflict with British forces. Since then, Magellanic penguins have thrived in the area. And because the areas are well-marked and fenced off, no civilian has been injured by the mines, either.

There Are Little Tiny Harvest Mice That Sleep Inside Flowers

Dogs Can Tell When You're Due To Come Home By How Much Of Your Scent Is Remaining In The House

Ever wondered how your dog seems to be able to tell time accurately? If you or someone you live with has a daily routine, your dog might go linger by the door or start looking out the window right before their human is due home because they can smell how much your scent has deteriorated in your absence.