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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Alligators can live up to 100 years.
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Mahatma Gandhi used to travel with his goat so that he could have fresh milk.
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In 2011, a male tiger in India adopted a litter of orphaned cubs, taking on the role of ‘mother’. Wildlife officials say such behavior had never been observed before.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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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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It has been estimated that a bite from a grizzly bear can crush a bowling ball.
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