The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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Pet dogs and elephants are the only animals that seem to instinctively understand human gesture.
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Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible!
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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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In 2005, in Africa, it was reported that three lions rescued a 12-year-old girl from kidnappers and guarded her for half a day until help came.
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The ancestor of all domestic cats is the African Wild Cat which still exists today.
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