Cats recognise the voice of their owner, but never evolved to care.
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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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Urechis unicinctus is a species of marine spoon worm that is widely referred to as the ‘penis fish’.
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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Camels and llamas can cross breed. The offspring is called a ‘Cama’.
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The Basenji dog is the only dog that is not able to bark.
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There is a sea snail that wears a suit of iron plated armor. It is the only known animal to use iron sulphide as skeletal material.
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