Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
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The oldest recorded elephant lived for 82 years.
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There are approximately three chickens for every human on Earth.
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The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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If a vampire bat goes 2 days without drinking blood, they can die. However, well fed female bats will puke up blood and share it with other bats that they like in exchange for grooming.
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When a male gentoo penguin "falls in love" with a female penguin, he searches the entire beach to find the perfect pebble to present to her.
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Rattlesnake mating sessions have been known to last more than 22 hours.
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Worker bees must visit around 4,000 flowers in order to make one tablespoon of honey.
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