The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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Meysi is one of the world's smallest dogs, measuring in at just 7cm tall, 12cm long, and weighing a meagre 250 grams (only slightly heavier than a hamster!)
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When you shave a guinea pig it looks like a little hippo.
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The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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Only 3% of bird species have penises.
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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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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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Bats sleep 18-20 hours per day.
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