The oldest recorded elephant lived for 82 years.
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Queen ants have one of the longest life-spans of any known insect - typically up to 30 years. Western harvester ant queens can live up to 40 years!
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In 2011, a male tiger in India adopted a litter of orphaned cubs, taking on the role of ‘mother’. Wildlife officials say such behavior had never been observed before.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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Early American humans hunted car-size armadillos and used their shells for houses.
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