Honeypot ants are a unique insect that use their own bodies as living storage pots of honey.
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A hippo sleeping underwater automatically rises to the surface every ~4 minutes and breathes without waking.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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The oldest recorded elephant lived for 82 years.
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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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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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Sharks have been on the planet longer than trees.
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Cats recognise the voice of their owner, but never evolved to care.
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