When Washoe, the first chimp to use sign language, was told that her caretaker's baby had died, she signed "CRY."
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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A tortoise named Adwaita lived to 255 years old. To put it into perspective, he was born before the United States of America existed and his death was announced on CNN (1750-2006).
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The colossal squid has the largest eyes in the world.
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Honeypot ants are a unique insect that use their own bodies as living storage pots of honey.
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Sergeant Stubby was the only war dog to be promoted to sergeant through combat in WWI. He saved his regiment from surprise mustard gas attacks, found and comforted the wounded, and even once caught a German spy by the seat of his pants, holding him there until American Soldiers found him.
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