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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Penguins have a gland above their eye that turns saltwater into freshwater.
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An alligator can go through 2,000 to 3,000 teeth in a lifetime.
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The colossal squid has the largest eyes in the world.
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Alligator snapping turtles can live for over 150 years. Scientists know this because some of the turtles had musket balls in their stomachs.
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Cats recognise the voice of their owner, but never evolved to care.
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Whales and dolphins can't taste anything other than salt.
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