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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A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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The largest breed of rabbit is the Flemish Giant.
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Some lizards, in which the tail is a major storage organ for accumulating reserves, will return to a dropped tail after the threat has passed, and will eat it to recover part of the sacrificed supplies.
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Cymothoa exigua is a type of parasite that enters through fish's gills, eats their tongue, and then replaces it.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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Parrot parents "name" their children with a signature call.
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Dolphins can rapidly heal from extreme injuries, such as shark bites, and regenerate their original body shape.
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