The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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In 2005, in Africa, it was reported that three lions rescued a 12-year-old girl from kidnappers and guarded her for half a day until help came.
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A giraffe's kick is so powerful that it can decapitate a lion.
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When you shave a guinea pig it looks like a little hippo.
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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years.
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The CIA once spent $20 million on a cat equipped with gear to spy on the Soviets, but it was hit by a taxi.
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