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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In 1955, the citizens of São Paulo were so upset with their government that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco (meaning rubbish) to the city council in protest, with over 100,000 votes.
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There's a rare breed of pig that looks like a sheep.
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On some poorly researched trivia lists it is stated as a fact that a pregnant goldfish is called a twit. This is not true as goldfish lay eggs.
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A puppy is born blind, deaf, and toothless.
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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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Dogs sometimes fake being sick to get attention.
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