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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Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years.
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The oldest recorded elephant lived for 82 years.
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The Platypus used to be considered a myth like Bigfoot and the Yeti.
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There was a bear called Wojtek who was adopted by Polish soldiers during WW2. It carried ammunition, wrestled with soldiers, and drank beer.
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Penguins have a gland above their eye that turns saltwater into freshwater.
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