When the "Elephant Whisperer" Lawrence Anthony died, a whole herd of elephants arrived at his house to mourn him.
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The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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A domestic cat can sprint at about 31 miles per hour.
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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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Allegedly, Chrysippus, the Greek philosopher, died of laughter after getting his donkey drunk and watching it try to eat figs.
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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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