Sharks have been on the planet longer than trees.
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The colossal squid has the largest eyes in the world.
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Camels and llamas can cross breed. The offspring is called a ‘Cama’.
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Mosquitoes don't just bite you, they also pee on you.
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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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Early American humans hunted car-size armadillos and used their shells for houses.
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When the "Elephant Whisperer" Lawrence Anthony died, a whole herd of elephants arrived at his house to mourn him.
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Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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