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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The reindeer is the only mammal that can see UV light.
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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A puppy is born blind, deaf, and toothless.
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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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George was the world's largest dog who weighed 233 pounds, stood at 43 inches tall from paw to shoulder, and ate 180 pounds of food a month.
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Sharks, like other fish, have their reproductive organs in their chests.
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