The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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The Lion's Mane Jellyfish is the largest jellyfish in the world. They have been swimming in arctic waters since before the dinosaurs (over 650 million years ago).
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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The largest earthworm on record was found in South Africa and measured 22 feet.
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Some lizards, in which the tail is a major storage organ for accumulating reserves, will return to a dropped tail after the threat has passed, and will eat it to recover part of the sacrificed supplies.
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In 2005, in Africa, it was reported that three lions rescued a 12-year-old girl from kidnappers and guarded her for half a day until help came.
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15% of snails survive digestion by birds and are found alive in their droppings, potentially leading to the spread of snail populations.
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