Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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The largest earthworm on record was found in South Africa and measured 22 feet.
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It's possible to train your cat to use the toilet as a litter box and even flush afterwards.
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Christmas Island has bridges for crabs to stop them getting run over during the mass migration.
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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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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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Allegedly, Chrysippus, the Greek philosopher, died of laughter after getting his donkey drunk and watching it try to eat figs.
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