What is the world's largest fish?
The harmless whale shark holds the title of largest fish, with the record being a 59 footer captured in Thailand in 1919.
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- Are sharks older than trees?
“Sharks have been around for more than 400 million years, so they're older than trees, which appeared roughly 350 million years ago.”
Reference: Smithsonian Ocean
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What is the world's healthiest animal?
Sharks apparently are the only animals that never get sick. As far as is known, they are immune to every known disease including cancer.
Why do horses have hooves instead of toes?
A horse's hoof is actually a single giant toe, the result of millions of years of evolution from small, multi-toed ancestors to a body built for running.