Random Animal Facts

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    The largest earthworm on record was found in South Africa and measured 22 feet.
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    The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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    Hippo Blood Sweat
    Hippo Blood Sweat
    Hippos secrete a red-pink fluid, dubbed "blood sweat", which acts as a skin moisturizer, water repellent, sunscreen, and antibiotic.
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    Domestic pigs average a top speed of about 11 miles per hour.
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    Using a remote-controlled camera, biologists caught dolphins getting high by sucking on puffer fish. They were even caught passing the puffer fish around.
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    Cats recognise the voice of their owner, but never evolved to care.
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    Tree Lobster
    Tree Lobster
    The Tree Lobster, once thought to be extinct, is an insect that can grow to the size of a human hand, and it can only be found on a small island of rock that is Ball's Pyramid, Australia.
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    The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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