Meysi is one of the world's smallest dogs, measuring in at just 7cm tall, 12cm long, and weighing a meagre 250 grams (only slightly heavier than a hamster!)
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Cows as they are today never existed in the wild and were domesticated from aurochs some 10,500 years ago.
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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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Blue whale arteries are large enough for humans to swim through and their hearts are the size of cars.
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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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It has been estimated that a bite from a grizzly bear can crush a bowling ball.
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Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
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Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible!
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