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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A koi fish, named "Hanako", was owned by several individuals over many years and lived to be 226 years old, dying in 1977.
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Queen ants have one of the longest life-spans of any known insect - typically up to 30 years. Western harvester ant queens can live up to 40 years!
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The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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The reindeer is the only mammal that can see UV light.
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The most expensive cow in the world was sold in 2009 for $1.2 million.
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Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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