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The cheetah is the fastest of all land animals, being able to reach speeds of up to 68 mph (110km/h).

The cheetah is the fastest of all land animals, being able to reach speeds of up to 68 mph (110km/h).

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A cat's tongue consists of small

A cat's tongue consists of small "hooks" also known as papillae.

Lions have loudest roar of any cat, which can be heard up to five miles away. They are the only big cat to live in large groups.

Adult camels can drink 30 gallons (113 liters) of water in just 13 minutes.

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The South American Pudu deer is the smallest deer in the world. It measures 60 to 80 cm (23-31 inches) long. It's the only deer that can climb the trees.

The world fastest unassisted swim across the English Channel is 6 hours and 58 minutes. The distance is approximately 33km (21 miles). Due to the currents, the actual swimming distance is much longer.

All scorpions glow under UV light. The Emperor Scorpion in West Africa glows blue or green. UV lights are perfect for finding scorpions in a home.

An ostrich egg equals 24 chicken eggs, and can feed 12 people breakfast. They weigh about 3 pounds (1.4kg).

Sloths are the slowest animals on Earth. They also sleep a lot, 15 to 18 hours per day while hanging upside down.

Giraffes require the least sleep of any mammal, about 20-30 minutes per day. They get their sleep by taking short power naps while standing up, usually for five minutes or less.

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