In 2011, a male tiger in India adopted a litter of orphaned cubs, taking on the role of ‘mother’. Wildlife officials say such behavior had never been observed before.
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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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Mosquitoes don't just bite you, they also pee on you.
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Rattlesnake mating sessions have been known to last more than 22 hours.
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The CIA once spent $20 million on a cat equipped with gear to spy on the Soviets, but it was hit by a taxi.
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Queen ants have one of the longest life-spans of any known insect - typically up to 30 years. Western harvester ant queens can live up to 40 years!
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