One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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The Basenji dog is the only dog that is not able to bark.
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A scorpion can hold its breath for up to 6 days.
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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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The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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