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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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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Jaguars frequently get high by eating hallucinogenic roots, which also increases their senses for hunting.
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Dolphins have names for one another.
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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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Sharks have been on the planet longer than trees.
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When dragonflies mate, their tails form a love heart.
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