A tortoise named Adwaita lived to 255 years old. To put it into perspective, he was born before the United States of America existed and his death was announced on CNN (1750-2006).
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A cat rubs against people not only to be affectionate but also to mark out its territory with scent glands around its face. The tail area and paws also carry the cat's scent.
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When a male gentoo penguin "falls in love" with a female penguin, he searches the entire beach to find the perfect pebble to present to her.
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Mahatma Gandhi used to travel with his goat so that he could have fresh milk.
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The colossal squid has the largest eyes in the world.
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When dragonflies mate, their tails form a love heart.
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