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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The male seahorse carries babies and 'gives birth' to them instead of the female.
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Cats recognise the voice of their owner, but never evolved to care.
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The Savannah is the largest domestic cat breed. It resembles a small leopard and behaves like a dog. They can grow up to 40 lbs, have an eight foot vertical jump, and can be trained to walk on a leash and play fetch.
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Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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Early American humans hunted car-size armadillos and used their shells for houses.
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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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