The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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Whales and dolphins can't taste anything other than salt.
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15% of snails survive digestion by birds and are found alive in their droppings, potentially leading to the spread of snail populations.
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The octopus does not have a blind spot.
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A domestic cat can sprint at about 31 miles per hour.
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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