The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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Whales and dolphins can't taste anything other than salt.
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Vampire bats adopt orphans, and are one of the few mammals known to risk their own lives to share food with less fortunate roost-mates.
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Alligators can live up to 100 years.
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Blue whale arteries are large enough for humans to swim through and their hearts are the size of cars.
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