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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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The figure comes from genetic studies of elkhorn coral in the Caribbean and off Florida. Scientists now estimate the age of a coral from its genetic makeup.

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Giant pandas spend up to 16 hours a day eating

A giant panda spends 10 to 16 hours a day foraging and eating.

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Killer whales are the largest dolphins

The killer whale is the largest member of the dolphin family.

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Orangutans are the largest tree-dwelling mammals

Orangutans are the largest mammals that live in trees, with arms much longer than their legs.

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