The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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A cat rubs against people not only to be affectionate but also to mark out its territory with scent glands around its face. The tail area and paws also carry the cat's scent.
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Baks the blind boxer has a seeing eye goose named Buttons; a four-year-old goose who leads the pup around everywhere either by hanging onto him with her neck, or by honking to tell him which way to go.
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The reindeer is the only mammal that can see UV light.
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Whales and dolphins can't taste anything other than salt.
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Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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A group of pugs is called a grumble.
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