Honeypot ants are a unique insect that use their own bodies as living storage pots of honey.
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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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One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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The octopus does not have a blind spot.
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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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There's a rare breed of pig that looks like a sheep.
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The oldest recorded elephant lived for 82 years.
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Domestic pigs average a top speed of about 11 miles per hour.
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