The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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During World War 1, starving wolves amassed in such great numbers that Germans and Russians had a temporary cease fire to fight off the wolf attacks.
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The Lion's Mane Jellyfish is the largest jellyfish in the world. They have been swimming in arctic waters since before the dinosaurs (over 650 million years ago).
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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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Lurch, a Watusi bull, had the largest horns in the world.
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There’s a bonobo named Kanzi who has learned to build a campfire and cook his own food.
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