On some poorly researched trivia lists it is stated as a fact that a pregnant goldfish is called a twit. This is not true as goldfish lay eggs.
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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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The Hercules beetle, despite weighing only 100 grams, can lift 8 kilograms, making it one of the proportionally strongest animals in the world.
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Alligators can live up to 100 years.
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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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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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