A koi fish, named "Hanako", was owned by several individuals over many years and lived to be 226 years old, dying in 1977.
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In 2011, a male tiger in India adopted a litter of orphaned cubs, taking on the role of ‘mother’. Wildlife officials say such behavior had never been observed before.
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Elephants are terrified of Bees and actually have a special, distinct vocalization for “Run away the Bees are angry”
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Parrot parents "name" their children with a signature call.
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The ancestor of all domestic cats is the African Wild Cat which still exists today.
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Dogs have been man's pet for over 14,000 years.
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