By putting a frog in a bucket of milk, scientists following up on an ancient Russian way of keeping milk from going sour have identified a wealth of new antibiotic substances.
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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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The largest earthworm on record was found in South Africa and measured 22 feet.
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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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Alligators can live up to 100 years.
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