Alligator snapping turtles can live for over 150 years. Scientists know this because some of the turtles had musket balls in their stomachs.
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In 1955, the citizens of São Paulo were so upset with their government that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco (meaning rubbish) to the city council in protest, with over 100,000 votes.
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A puppy is born blind, deaf, and toothless.
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A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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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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