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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In 1955, the citizens of São Paulo were so upset with their government that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco (meaning rubbish) to the city council in protest, with over 100,000 votes.
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years.
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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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Domestic pigs average a top speed of about 11 miles per hour.
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When dragonflies mate, their tails form a love heart.
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