Dire wolves actually existed, living up to 10,000 years ago before going extinct.
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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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Jumping fleas can accelerate 50 times faster than the space shuttle.
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15% of snails survive digestion by birds and are found alive in their droppings, potentially leading to the spread of snail populations.
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The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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