The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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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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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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An alligator can go through 2,000 to 3,000 teeth in a lifetime.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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Alligators can live up to 100 years.
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