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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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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Sergeant Stubby was the only war dog to be promoted to sergeant through combat in WWI. He saved his regiment from surprise mustard gas attacks, found and comforted the wounded, and even once caught a German spy by the seat of his pants, holding him there until American Soldiers found him.
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The Platypus used to be considered a myth like Bigfoot and the Yeti.
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The Lion's Mane Jellyfish is the largest jellyfish in the world. They have been swimming in arctic waters since before the dinosaurs (over 650 million years ago).
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A puppy is born blind, deaf, and toothless.
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