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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Dire wolves actually existed, living up to 10,000 years ago before going extinct.
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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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There are approximately three chickens for every human on Earth.
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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The octopus does not have a blind spot.
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