Random Animal Facts

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    The oldest recorded elephant lived for 82 years.
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    The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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    Haicheng Earthquake
    Haicheng Earthquake
    In 1975, officials in the Chinese city of Haicheng were so alarmed by odd and anxious behavior of dogs and other animals, they ordered the evacuation of 90,000 residents from the city. Only a few hours later, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake destroyed nearly 90 percent of the city’s buildings.
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    Jaguars frequently get high by eating hallucinogenic roots, which also increases their senses for hunting.
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    A lion in the wild usually makes no more than twenty kills a year.
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    A cat can jump FIVE TIMES as high as it is tall!
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    Robo Fish
    Robo Fish
    A robotic fsh created by researchers at NYU-Poly was left to interact with normal fish. It was accepted by them and soon guided them as a leader.
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    The sound of a tiger's roar can travel a distance of up to 2 miles (~3 km).
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