The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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The Pistol Shrimp can snap its claws together to create a sound of 218 decibels, louder than as supersonic jet at full speed. It only lasts for 1 millisecond. The snapping action also creates a bubble that is greater than 5000 Kelvin, close to the surface temperature of the sun.
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An alligator can go through 2,000 to 3,000 teeth in a lifetime.
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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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Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years.
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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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Condoms were originally made of animal intestines or linen.
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