If a vampire bat goes 2 days without drinking blood, they can die. However, well fed female bats will puke up blood and share it with other bats that they like in exchange for grooming.
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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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Alligator snapping turtles can live for over 150 years. Scientists know this because some of the turtles had musket balls in their stomachs.
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Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
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Cats recognise the voice of their owner, but never evolved to care.
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Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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