Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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Meysi is one of the world's smallest dogs, measuring in at just 7cm tall, 12cm long, and weighing a meagre 250 grams (only slightly heavier than a hamster!)
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Some older/less efficient worker termites will develop 'backpacks' of toxic chemicals that explode when the termite is threatened. They are essentially used as suicide bombers when the colony is being attacked.
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Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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The largest earthworm on record was found in South Africa and measured 22 feet.
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Elephants are terrified of Bees and actually have a special, distinct vocalization for “Run away the Bees are angry”
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