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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Honeypot ants are a unique insect that use their own bodies as living storage pots of honey.
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Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lower one's blood pressure!
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Rex the German Shepherd was a rescue dog with a bad temper. He refused to be fed by humans and would attack strangers, but he’s a changed dog after falling in love with Geraldine the goose!
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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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