Sandy, an African Penguin, has been in 'love' with her keeper at the Nuremburg zoo since 1996.
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A koi fish, named "Hanako", was owned by several individuals over many years and lived to be 226 years old, dying in 1977.
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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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Squirrels forget where they hide about half of their nuts.
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An alligator can go through 2,000 to 3,000 teeth in a lifetime.
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Cats recognise the voice of their owner, but never evolved to care.
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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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