Cats are one of the only animals to domesticate themselves and approach humans on their own terms.
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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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Some lizards, in which the tail is a major storage organ for accumulating reserves, will return to a dropped tail after the threat has passed, and will eat it to recover part of the sacrificed supplies.
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Dire wolves actually existed, living up to 10,000 years ago before going extinct.
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Ants tend to survive in a microwave because they find the coolest spot and wait!
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When a drone bee mates with a queen, its ejaculation is so powerful that it can even be heard by the human ear.
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Sharks have been on the planet longer than trees.
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