Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years.
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A baby eel is called an elver, a baby oyster is called a spat.
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Ants make up 1/10 of the total world animal tissue. The total biomass of all the ants on Earth is about equal to the total biomass of all the people.
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The average housefly lives only two weeks.
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Racehorses can wear out new horse shoes in one race.
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Whales and dolphins can't taste anything other than salt.
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The male praying mantis cannot copulate while its head is attached to its body. The female initiates sex by ripping the males head off.
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