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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Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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When a male honey bee climaxes during sex, his testicles explode and then he dies.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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