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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15% of snails survive digestion by birds and are found alive in their droppings, potentially leading to the spread of snail populations.
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Domestic pigs average a top speed of about 11 miles per hour.
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The Pistol Shrimp can snap its claws together to create a sound of 218 decibels, louder than as supersonic jet at full speed. It only lasts for 1 millisecond. The snapping action also creates a bubble that is greater than 5000 Kelvin, close to the surface temperature of the sun.
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A banana slug can be 6-8 inches and their erect penis can be just as long. Also, their penises emerge from their heads. After sex, banana slugs eat each others penises.
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The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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