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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The oldest creature ever found was Ming the clam at an admirable 507 years old.
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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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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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