The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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Sifrhippus was a species of horse about the size of an average duck and roamed North America 56 million years ago.
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Parrot parents "name" their children with a signature call.
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A domestic cat can sprint at about 31 miles per hour.
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Christmas Island has bridges for crabs to stop them getting run over during the mass migration.
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It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lower one's blood pressure!
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A dairy cow can produce more milk when listening to music.
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