Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
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A tortoise named Adwaita lived to 255 years old. To put it into perspective, he was born before the United States of America existed and his death was announced on CNN (1750-2006).
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A 42-foot sperm whale has about 7 tons of oil in it.
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Lurch, a Watusi bull, had the largest horns in the world.
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Dire wolves actually existed, living up to 10,000 years ago before going extinct.
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When you shave a guinea pig it looks like a little hippo.
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