Cows as they are today never existed in the wild and were domesticated from aurochs some 10,500 years ago.
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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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The Basenji dog is the only dog that is not able to bark.
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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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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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Sharks have been on the planet longer than trees.
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The CIA once spent $20 million on a cat equipped with gear to spy on the Soviets, but it was hit by a taxi.
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