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Sloth bears are missing two front teeth

Adult sloth bears lack their top two front teeth, which lets them suck up termites and other insects.

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Termites and ants are their main food. Unlike other bears, sloth bears routinely carry their cubs on their backs.

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The kori bustard is the heaviest flying bird

Kori bustards are the world's heaviest flying birds, with males weighing 24 to 42 pounds.

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Greenland sharks can live for centuries

Scientists estimate that Greenland sharks live at least 250 years, which makes them the longest-lived vertebrates.

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Some corals live for 5,000 years

Studies show that some corals can live for up to 5,000 years, making them the longest-living animals on Earth.

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