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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Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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Moths are unable to fly during an earthquake.
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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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A cat rubs against people not only to be affectionate but also to mark out its territory with scent glands around its face. The tail area and paws also carry the cat's scent.
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The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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There’s a bonobo named Kanzi who has learned to build a campfire and cook his own food.
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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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