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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Whales and dolphins can't taste anything other than salt.
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The ancestor of all domestic cats is the African Wild Cat which still exists today.
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On some poorly researched trivia lists it is stated as a fact that a pregnant goldfish is called a twit. This is not true as goldfish lay eggs.
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Squirrels forget where they hide about half of their nuts.
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Parrot parents "name" their children with a signature call.
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Jellyfish as a species are actually older than dinosaurs and sharks.
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The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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