The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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Rattlesnake mating sessions have been known to last more than 22 hours.
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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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There is a sea snail that wears a suit of iron plated armor. It is the only known animal to use iron sulphide as skeletal material.
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Queen ants have one of the longest life-spans of any known insect - typically up to 30 years. Western harvester ant queens can live up to 40 years!
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Dolphins can rapidly heal from extreme injuries, such as shark bites, and regenerate their original body shape.
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Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years.
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