Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years.
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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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Urechis unicinctus is a species of marine spoon worm that is widely referred to as the ‘penis fish’.
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Rattlesnake mating sessions have been known to last more than 22 hours.
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In 1955, the citizens of São Paulo were so upset with their government that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco (meaning rubbish) to the city council in protest, with over 100,000 votes.
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The seahorse is the only fish to have a neck.
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Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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