The oldest recorded elephant lived for 82 years.
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There was a bear called Wojtek who was adopted by Polish soldiers during WW2. It carried ammunition, wrestled with soldiers, and drank beer.
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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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Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors.
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Parrot parents "name" their children with a signature call.
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George was the world's largest dog who weighed 233 pounds, stood at 43 inches tall from paw to shoulder, and ate 180 pounds of food a month.
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An alligator can go through 2,000 to 3,000 teeth in a lifetime.
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The Platypus used to be considered a myth like Bigfoot and the Yeti.
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