A koi fish, named "Hanako", was owned by several individuals over many years and lived to be 226 years old, dying in 1977.
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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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The head of a jellyfish is called the "Bell."
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The station master and operating officer at the Kishi Station, Japan, is a cat!
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Dolphins have names for one another.
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A tortoise named Adwaita lived to 255 years old. To put it into perspective, he was born before the United States of America existed and his death was announced on CNN (1750-2006).
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Vanilla flavoring is sometimes made with an ingredient from beaver pee.
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