The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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A cat rubs against people not only to be affectionate but also to mark out its territory with scent glands around its face. The tail area and paws also carry the cat's scent.
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Early American humans hunted car-size armadillos and used their shells for houses.
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An alligator can go through 2,000 to 3,000 teeth in a lifetime.
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A group of pugs is called a grumble.
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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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Elephants are terrified of Bees and actually have a special, distinct vocalization for “Run away the Bees are angry”
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Unsinkable Sam (nickname of a German ship's cat) who served on 3 warships, one German, two British, all sank in action. The cat survived each sinking, floating away on wooden planks to rescue.
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